Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,397,571.60, 42,596,358 and 6,832,173.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,397,571.60, 42,596,358 and 6,832,173.31 is: 10,248,260.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,397,571.60 : 42,596,358 = 6,832,173.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,397,571.60/42,596,358 = 6,832,173.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,397,571.60x = 42,596,358 × 6,832,173.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,397,571.60x = 291,025,700,230,804.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,025,700,230,804.94/28,397,571.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,248,260.11
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