Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,836,483.76, 32,758,924.68 and 8,372,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,836,483.76, 32,758,924.68 and 8,372,262 is: 12,560,002.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,836,483.76 : 32,758,924.68 = 8,372,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,836,483.76/32,758,924.68 = 8,372,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,836,483.76x = 32,758,924.68 × 8,372,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,836,483.76x = 274,266,300,259,226.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,266,300,259,226.16/21,836,483.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,560,002.94
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