Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991,409.35, 26,987,092.77 and 5,860,853
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,991,409.35, 26,987,092.77 and 5,860,853 is: 8,791,272.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,991,409.35 : 26,987,092.77 = 5,860,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,991,409.35/26,987,092.77 = 5,860,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,991,409.35x = 26,987,092.77 × 5,860,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,991,409.35x = 158,167,383,622,332.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,167,383,622,332.81/17,991,409.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,791,272.58
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