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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151,987.20, 27,227,980.80 and 14,042,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151,987.20, 27,227,980.80 and 14,042,176.80 is: 21,063,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151,987.20 : 27,227,980.80 = 14,042,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151,987.20/27,227,980.80 = 14,042,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151,987.20x = 27,227,980.80 × 14,042,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151,987.20x = 382,340,120,300,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,340,120,300,605.50/18,151,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063,265.20

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