Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260,708.98, 36,245,825.01 and 15,399,192.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,260,708.98, 36,245,825.01 and 15,399,192.18 is: 21,254,430.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,260,708.98 : 36,245,825.01 = 15,399,192.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,260,708.98/36,245,825.01 = 15,399,192.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,260,708.98x = 36,245,825.01 × 15,399,192.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,260,708.98x = 558,156,425,051,640.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,156,425,051,640.38/26,260,708.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,254,430.92
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