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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,663.38, 102,995.40 and 24,290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,663.38, 102,995.40 and 24,290.17 is: 36,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,663.38 : 102,995.40 = 24,290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,663.38/102,995.40 = 24,290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,663.38x = 102,995.40 × 24,290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,663.38x = 2,501,775,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,775,775.22/68,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,435.37

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