Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,217,198.72, 54,331,199.22 and 11,958,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,217,198.72, 54,331,199.22 and 11,958,688 is: 17,939,815.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,217,198.72 : 54,331,199.22 = 11,958,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,217,198.72/54,331,199.22 = 11,958,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,217,198.72x = 54,331,199.22 × 11,958,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,217,198.72x = 649,729,860,137,823.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 649,729,860,137,823.38/36,217,198.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,939,815.42
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