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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,629, 110,443.50 and 18,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,629, 110,443.50 and 18,225 is: 27,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,629 : 110,443.50 = 18,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,629/110,443.50 = 18,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,629x = 110,443.50 × 18,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,629x = 2,012,832,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,832,787.50/73,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,337.50

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