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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,775, 103,179.84 and 19,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,775, 103,179.84 and 19,527 is: 29,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,775 : 103,179.84 = 19,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,775/103,179.84 = 19,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,775x = 103,179.84 × 19,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,775x = 2,014,792,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,792,735.68/68,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,295.42

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