Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,773,705.84, 71,648,748 and 20,476,903
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,773,705.84, 71,648,748 and 20,476,903 is: 30,710,292.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,773,705.84 : 71,648,748 = 20,476,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,773,705.84/71,648,748 = 20,476,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,773,705.84x = 71,648,748 × 20,476,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,773,705.84x = 1,467,144,462,867,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,144,462,867,444/47,773,705.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,710,292.14
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