Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,779,453.60, 52,992,012 and 37,779,453.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,779,453.60, 52,992,012 and 37,779,453.60 is: 52,992,012
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,779,453.60 : 52,992,012 = 37,779,453.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,779,453.60/52,992,012 = 37,779,453.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,779,453.60x = 52,992,012 × 37,779,453.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,779,453.60x = 2,002,009,258,524,643.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,009,258,524,643.25/37,779,453.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,992,012
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