Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,325,772, 55,988,658 and 8,958,924
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,325,772, 55,988,658 and 8,958,924 is: 13,438,386
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,325,772 : 55,988,658 = 8,958,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,325,772/55,988,658 = 8,958,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,325,772x = 55,988,658 × 8,958,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,325,772x = 501,598,131,883,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,598,131,883,992/37,325,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,438,386
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