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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714,855.20, 28,072,282.80 and 18,462,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714,855.20, 28,072,282.80 and 18,462,912.80 is: 27,694,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714,855.20 : 28,072,282.80 = 18,462,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714,855.20/28,072,282.80 = 18,462,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714,855.20x = 28,072,282.80 × 18,462,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714,855.20x = 518,296,109,433,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,296,109,433,339.88/18,714,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,694,369.20

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