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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,298.48, 102,447.72 and 21,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,298.48, 102,447.72 and 21,555 is: 32,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,298.48 : 102,447.72 = 21,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,298.48/102,447.72 = 21,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,298.48x = 102,447.72 × 21,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,298.48x = 2,208,260,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,260,604.60/68,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.50

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