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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,277, 102,415.56 and 19,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,277, 102,415.56 and 19,029 is: 28,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,277 : 102,415.56 = 19,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,277/102,415.56 = 19,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,277x = 102,415.56 × 19,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,277x = 1,948,865,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,865,691.24/68,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,543.52

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