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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972,421.70, 26,958,632.55 and 16,180,831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972,421.70, 26,958,632.55 and 16,180,831.30 is: 24,271,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972,421.70 : 26,958,632.55 = 16,180,831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972,421.70/26,958,632.55 = 16,180,831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972,421.70x = 26,958,632.55 × 16,180,831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972,421.70x = 436,213,085,370,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,213,085,370,238.88/17,972,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271,246.95

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