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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,558, 101,337.36 and 18,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,558, 101,337.36 and 18,310 is: 27,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,558 : 101,337.36 = 18,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,558/101,337.36 = 18,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,558x = 101,337.36 × 18,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,558x = 1,855,487,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,487,061.60/67,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,465.10

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