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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281,486.40, 18,386,800.20 and 12,281,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281,486.40, 18,386,800.20 and 12,281,486.40 is: 18,386,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281,486.40 : 18,386,800.20 = 12,281,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281,486.40/18,386,800.20 = 12,281,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281,486.40x = 18,386,800.20 × 12,281,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281,486.40x = 225,817,236,595,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,817,236,595,817.28/12,281,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386,800.20

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