Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256,396.28, 66,346,729.08 and 16,982,260.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,256,396.28, 66,346,729.08 and 16,982,260.96 is: 25,458,861.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,256,396.28 : 66,346,729.08 = 16,982,260.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,256,396.28/66,346,729.08 = 16,982,260.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,256,396.28x = 66,346,729.08 × 16,982,260.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,256,396.28x = 1,126,717,467,078,980.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,126,717,467,078,980.75/44,256,396.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,458,861.58
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