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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008,033.60, 68,985,806.40 and 17,255,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008,033.60, 68,985,806.40 and 17,255,107.20 is: 25,872,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008,033.60 : 68,985,806.40 = 17,255,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008,033.60/68,985,806.40 = 17,255,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008,033.60x = 68,985,806.40 × 17,255,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008,033.60x = 1,190,357,484,710,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,357,484,710,446.25/46,008,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872,818.11

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