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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,093, 109,640.04 and 17,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,093, 109,640.04 and 17,689 is: 26,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,093 : 109,640.04 = 17,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,093/109,640.04 = 17,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,093x = 109,640.04 × 17,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,093x = 1,939,422,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,422,667.56/73,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,533.63

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