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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,868, 103,292.30 and 22,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,868, 103,292.30 and 22,114.80 is: 33,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,868 : 103,292.30 = 22,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,868/103,292.30 = 22,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,868x = 103,292.30 × 22,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,868x = 2,284,288,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,288,556.04/68,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,169.09

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