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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146,862.80, 27,220,294.20 and 16,467,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146,862.80, 27,220,294.20 and 16,467,246.80 is: 24,700,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146,862.80 : 27,220,294.20 = 16,467,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146,862.80/27,220,294.20 = 16,467,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146,862.80x = 27,220,294.20 × 16,467,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146,862.80x = 448,243,302,560,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,243,302,560,008.56/18,146,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700,870.20

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