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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,856.84, 103,289.10 and 19,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,856.84, 103,289.10 and 19,605 is: 29,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,856.84 : 103,289.10 = 19,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,856.84/103,289.10 = 19,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,856.84x = 103,289.10 × 19,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,856.84x = 2,024,982,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,982,805.50/68,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,408.59

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