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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,508,294, 37,962,299.70 and 15,118,161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,508,294, 37,962,299.70 and 15,118,161.97 is: 20,863,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,508,294 : 37,962,299.70 = 15,118,161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,508,294/37,962,299.70 = 15,118,161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,508,294x = 37,962,299.70 × 15,118,161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,508,294x = 573,920,195,618,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,920,195,618,282.50/27,508,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863,532.85

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