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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275,057.32, 27,409,502.25 and 8,560,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275,057.32, 27,409,502.25 and 8,560,709.50 is: 12,839,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275,057.32 : 27,409,502.25 = 8,560,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275,057.32/27,409,502.25 = 8,560,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275,057.32x = 27,409,502.25 × 8,560,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275,057.32x = 234,644,786,233,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,644,786,233,322.62/18,275,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839,619.72

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