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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,827, 103,240.52 and 19,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,827, 103,240.52 and 19,579 is: 29,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,827 : 103,240.52 = 19,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,827/103,240.52 = 19,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,827x = 103,240.52 × 19,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,827x = 2,021,346,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,346,141.08/68,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,368.51

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