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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252,045.70, 18,378,068.55 and 8,850,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252,045.70, 18,378,068.55 and 8,850,823.30 is: 13,276,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252,045.70 : 18,378,068.55 = 8,850,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252,045.70/18,378,068.55 = 8,850,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252,045.70x = 18,378,068.55 × 8,850,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252,045.70x = 162,661,037,331,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,661,037,331,337.25/12,252,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276,234.95

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