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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995,841, 38,634,261.12 and 15,118,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995,841, 38,634,261.12 and 15,118,785 is: 20,863,923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995,841 : 38,634,261.12 = 15,118,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995,841/38,634,261.12 = 15,118,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995,841x = 38,634,261.12 × 15,118,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995,841x = 584,103,087,507,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,103,087,507,139.12/27,995,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863,923.59

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