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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,133, 102,205.26 and 18,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,133, 102,205.26 and 18,885 is: 28,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,133 : 102,205.26 = 18,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,133/102,205.26 = 18,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,133x = 102,205.26 × 18,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,133x = 1,930,146,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,146,335.10/68,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,329.10

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