Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,521,232.16, 57,765,050 and 14,569,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,521,232.16, 57,765,050 and 14,569,908 is: 21,848,508.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,521,232.16 : 57,765,050 = 14,569,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,521,232.16/57,765,050 = 14,569,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,521,232.16x = 57,765,050 × 14,569,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,521,232.16x = 841,631,464,115,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,631,464,115,400/38,521,232.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,848,508.39
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