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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,971, 103,456.52 and 19,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,971, 103,456.52 and 19,051.60 is: 28,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,971 : 103,456.52 = 19,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,971/103,456.52 = 19,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,971x = 103,456.52 × 19,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,971x = 1,971,012,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,012,236.43/68,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,577.41

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