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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253,117.80, 18,377,708.40 and 3,731,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253,117.80, 18,377,708.40 and 3,731,472.30 is: 5,596,609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253,117.80 : 18,377,708.40 = 3,731,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253,117.80/18,377,708.40 = 3,731,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253,117.80x = 18,377,708.40 × 3,731,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253,117.80x = 68,575,909,832,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575,909,832,077.31/12,253,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596,609.04

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