Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,129,721.72, 52,754,886 and 21,562,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,129,721.72, 52,754,886 and 21,562,536 is: 32,380,818.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,129,721.72 : 52,754,886 = 21,562,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,129,721.72/52,754,886 = 21,562,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,129,721.72x = 52,754,886 × 21,562,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,129,721.72x = 1,137,529,128,550,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,137,529,128,550,896/35,129,721.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,380,818.09
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