Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,180.16, 109,770.24 and 17,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,180.16, 109,770.24 and 17,776 is: 26,664
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,180.16 : 109,770.24 = 17,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,180.16/109,770.24 = 17,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,180.16x = 109,770.24 × 17,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,180.16x = 1,951,275,786.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,951,275,786.24/73,180.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,664
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