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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246,741, 52,779,161.96 and 20,842,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246,741, 52,779,161.96 and 20,842,731.08 is: 28,762,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246,741 : 52,779,161.96 = 20,842,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246,741/52,779,161.96 = 20,842,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246,741x = 52,779,161.96 × 20,842,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246,741x = 1,100,061,879,360,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,061,879,360,045.62/38,246,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,762,238.31

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