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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,427,038.20, 39,229,312.76 and 15,374,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,427,038.20, 39,229,312.76 and 15,374,297.15 is: 21,216,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,427,038.20 : 39,229,312.76 = 15,374,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,427,038.20/39,229,312.76 = 15,374,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,427,038.20x = 39,229,312.76 × 15,374,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,427,038.20x = 603,123,111,294,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,123,111,294,272.12/28,427,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216,530.09

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