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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,521, 110,281.50 and 18,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,521, 110,281.50 and 18,117 is: 27,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,521 : 110,281.50 = 18,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,521/110,281.50 = 18,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,521x = 110,281.50 × 18,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,521x = 1,997,969,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,969,935.50/73,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,175.50

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