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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,305, 109,958.58 and 17,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,305, 109,958.58 and 17,901 is: 26,851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,305 : 109,958.58 = 17,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,305/109,958.58 = 17,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,305x = 109,958.58 × 17,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,305x = 1,968,368,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,368,540.58/73,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,851.76

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