Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387,155.36, 48,589,250 and 11,639,689
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,387,155.36, 48,589,250 and 11,639,689 is: 17,462,594.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,387,155.36 : 48,589,250 = 11,639,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,387,155.36/48,589,250 = 11,639,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,387,155.36x = 48,589,250 × 11,639,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,387,155.36x = 565,563,758,743,250 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,563,758,743,250/32,387,155.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,462,594.43
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