Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,872,042.24, 52,307,537.40 and 15,689,252.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,872,042.24, 52,307,537.40 and 15,689,252.88 is: 23,533,642.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,872,042.24 : 52,307,537.40 = 15,689,252.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,872,042.24/52,307,537.40 = 15,689,252.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,872,042.24x = 52,307,537.40 × 15,689,252.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,872,042.24x = 820,666,181,798,657.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,666,181,798,657.75/34,872,042.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,533,642.69
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