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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252,427.80, 18,376,673.40 and 3,730,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252,427.80, 18,376,673.40 and 3,730,782.30 is: 5,595,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252,427.80 : 18,376,673.40 = 3,730,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252,427.80/18,376,673.40 = 3,730,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252,427.80x = 18,376,673.40 × 3,730,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252,427.80x = 68,559,367,853,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,559,367,853,600.81/12,252,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595,574.12

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