Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,521,220.16, 57,765,032 and 14,569,896
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,521,220.16, 57,765,032 and 14,569,896 is: 21,848,490.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,521,220.16 : 57,765,032 = 14,569,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,521,220.16/57,765,032 = 14,569,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,521,220.16x = 57,765,032 × 14,569,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,521,220.16x = 841,630,508,676,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,630,508,676,672/38,521,220.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,848,490.40
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