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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871,996.80, 26,807,995.20 and 12,833,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871,996.80, 26,807,995.20 and 12,833,148.80 is: 19,249,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871,996.80 : 26,807,995.20 = 12,833,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871,996.80/26,807,995.20 = 12,833,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871,996.80x = 26,807,995.20 × 12,833,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871,996.80x = 344,030,991,431,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,030,991,431,285.75/17,871,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249,723.20

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