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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,806, 101,709 and 26,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,806, 101,709 and 26,253 is: 39,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,806 : 101,709 = 26,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,806/101,709 = 26,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,806x = 101,709 × 26,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,806x = 2,670,166,377
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,166,377/67,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,379.50

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