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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,305, 111,463.98 and 18,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,305, 111,463.98 and 18,901 is: 28,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,305 : 111,463.98 = 18,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,305/111,463.98 = 18,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,305x = 111,463.98 × 18,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,305x = 2,106,780,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,780,685.98/74,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,353.15

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