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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,207, 102,310.50 and 18,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,207, 102,310.50 and 18,959 is: 28,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,207 : 102,310.50 = 18,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,207/102,310.50 = 18,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,207x = 102,310.50 × 18,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,207x = 1,939,704,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,704,769.50/68,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,438.50

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