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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581,337.10, 27,872,005.65 and 18,581,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581,337.10, 27,872,005.65 and 18,581,337.10 is: 27,872,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581,337.10 : 27,872,005.65 = 18,581,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581,337.10/27,872,005.65 = 18,581,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581,337.10x = 27,872,005.65 × 18,581,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581,337.10x = 517,899,132,635,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,899,132,635,754.62/18,581,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,872,005.65

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