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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,059.92, 102,129.72 and 28,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,059.92, 102,129.72 and 28,614 is: 42,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,059.92 : 102,129.72 = 28,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,059.92/102,129.72 = 28,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,059.92x = 102,129.72 × 28,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,059.92x = 2,922,339,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,339,808.08/68,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,937.75

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