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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985,115, 29,978,501.94 and 5,801,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985,115, 29,978,501.94 and 5,801,691 is: 8,702,777.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985,115 : 29,978,501.94 = 5,801,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985,115/29,978,501.94 = 5,801,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985,115x = 29,978,501.94 × 5,801,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985,115x = 173,926,004,898,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,926,004,898,780.56/19,985,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702,777.29

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