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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,678,999.60, 28,018,499.40 and 16,159,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,678,999.60, 28,018,499.40 and 16,159,575.60 is: 24,239,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,678,999.60 : 28,018,499.40 = 16,159,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,678,999.60/28,018,499.40 = 16,159,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,678,999.60x = 28,018,499.40 × 16,159,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,678,999.60x = 452,767,059,252,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,767,059,252,854.62/18,678,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239,363.40

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