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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973,187.60, 58,459,781.40 and 38,973,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973,187.60, 58,459,781.40 and 38,973,187.60 is: 58,459,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973,187.60 : 58,459,781.40 = 38,973,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973,187.60/58,459,781.40 = 38,973,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973,187.60x = 58,459,781.40 × 38,973,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973,187.60x = 2,278,364,027,557,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,364,027,557,190.50/38,973,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,459,781.40

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