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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371,416.92, 26,040,180.68 and 8,271,069.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371,416.92, 26,040,180.68 and 8,271,069.35 is: 12,398,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371,416.92 : 26,040,180.68 = 8,271,069.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371,416.92/26,040,180.68 = 8,271,069.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371,416.92x = 26,040,180.68 × 8,271,069.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371,416.92x = 215,380,140,150,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,380,140,150,270.41/17,371,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398,536.12

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