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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,459,232.40, 18,646,858.20 and 12,459,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,459,232.40, 18,646,858.20 and 12,459,232.40 is: 18,646,858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,459,232.40 : 18,646,858.20 = 12,459,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,459,232.40/18,646,858.20 = 12,459,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,459,232.40x = 18,646,858.20 × 12,459,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,459,232.40x = 232,325,539,843,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,325,539,843,645.69/12,459,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,646,858.20

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