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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,278,778.59, 18,430,942.50 and 9,043,968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,278,778.59, 18,430,942.50 and 9,043,968.67 is: 13,575,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,278,778.59 : 18,430,942.50 = 9,043,968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,278,778.59/18,430,942.50 = 9,043,968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,278,778.59x = 18,430,942.50 × 9,043,968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,278,778.59x = 166,688,866,482,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,688,866,482,494.12/12,278,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575,362.18

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