Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708,122.24, 28,062,963.84 and 5,928,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,708,122.24, 28,062,963.84 and 5,928,344 is: 8,892,763.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,708,122.24 : 28,062,963.84 = 5,928,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,708,122.24/28,062,963.84 = 5,928,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,708,122.24x = 28,062,963.84 × 5,928,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,708,122.24x = 166,366,903,303,080.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,366,903,303,080.97/18,708,122.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,892,763.32
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