Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279,945.88, 39,428,340 and 18,400,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,279,945.88, 39,428,340 and 18,400,908 is: 27,607,258.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,279,945.88 : 39,428,340 = 18,400,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,279,945.88/39,428,340 = 18,400,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,279,945.88x = 39,428,340 × 18,400,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,279,945.88x = 725,517,256,932,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,517,256,932,720/26,279,945.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,607,258.41
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