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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,182, 109,773.27 and 17,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,182, 109,773.27 and 17,778 is: 26,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,182 : 109,773.27 = 17,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,182/109,773.27 = 17,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,182x = 109,773.27 × 17,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,182x = 1,951,549,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,549,194.06/73,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.07

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