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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,478,664.80, 53,217,997.20 and 16,346,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,478,664.80, 53,217,997.20 and 16,346,788.80 is: 24,520,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,478,664.80 : 53,217,997.20 = 16,346,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,478,664.80/53,217,997.20 = 16,346,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,478,664.80x = 53,217,997.20 × 16,346,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,478,664.80x = 869,943,360,587,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,943,360,587,391.50/35,478,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520,183.20

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