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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,496,664.20, 27,744,996.30 and 8,399,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,496,664.20, 27,744,996.30 and 8,399,285.20 is: 12,598,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,496,664.20 : 27,744,996.30 = 8,399,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,496,664.20/27,744,996.30 = 8,399,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,496,664.20x = 27,744,996.30 × 8,399,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,496,664.20x = 233,038,136,796,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,038,136,796,644.75/18,496,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598,927.80

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