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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,751, 103,143.78 and 19,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,751, 103,143.78 and 19,503 is: 29,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,751 : 103,143.78 = 19,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,751/103,143.78 = 19,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,751x = 103,143.78 × 19,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,751x = 2,011,613,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,613,141.34/68,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,259.40

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