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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,809,686.40, 26,714,529.60 and 12,140,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,809,686.40, 26,714,529.60 and 12,140,982.40 is: 18,211,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,809,686.40 : 26,714,529.60 = 12,140,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,809,686.40/26,714,529.60 = 12,140,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,809,686.40x = 26,714,529.60 × 12,140,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,809,686.40x = 324,340,633,697,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,340,633,697,879.06/17,809,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211,473.60

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