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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,268, 102,403.08 and 19,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,268, 102,403.08 and 19,020 is: 28,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,268 : 102,403.08 = 19,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,268/102,403.08 = 19,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,268x = 102,403.08 × 19,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,268x = 1,947,706,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,706,581.60/68,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,530.30

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