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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,557, 101,335.86 and 18,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,557, 101,335.86 and 18,309 is: 27,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,557 : 101,335.86 = 18,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,557/101,335.86 = 18,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,557x = 101,335.86 × 18,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,557x = 1,855,358,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,358,260.74/67,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.60

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