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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,573, 164,359.52 and 26,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,573, 164,359.52 and 26,467 is: 39,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,573 : 164,359.52 = 26,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,573/164,359.52 = 26,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,573x = 164,359.52 × 26,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,573x = 4,350,103,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,103,415.84/109,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,700.50

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