Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221,990.40, 53,661,952 and 38,221,990.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,221,990.40, 53,661,952 and 38,221,990.40 is: 53,661,952
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,221,990.40 : 53,661,952 = 38,221,990.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,221,990.40/53,661,952 = 38,221,990.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,221,990.40x = 53,661,952 × 38,221,990.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,221,990.40x = 2,051,066,614,189,260.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,066,614,189,260.75/38,221,990.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,661,952
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