Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972,385.48, 62,061,912 and 24,345,831
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,972,385.48, 62,061,912 and 24,345,831 is: 33,597,257.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,972,385.48 : 62,061,912 = 24,345,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,972,385.48/62,061,912 = 24,345,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,972,385.48x = 62,061,912 × 24,345,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,972,385.48x = 1,510,948,821,088,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,948,821,088,872/44,972,385.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,597,257.63
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