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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,617, 110,425.50 and 18,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,617, 110,425.50 and 18,213 is: 27,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,617 : 110,425.50 = 18,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,617/110,425.50 = 18,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,617x = 110,425.50 × 18,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,617x = 2,011,179,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,179,631.50/73,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,319.50

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