Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,251,332.40, 72,387,496.20 and 15,897,729.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,251,332.40, 72,387,496.20 and 15,897,729.20 is: 23,850,052.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,251,332.40 : 72,387,496.20 = 15,897,729.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,251,332.40/72,387,496.20 = 15,897,729.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,251,332.40x = 72,387,496.20 × 15,897,729.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,251,332.40x = 1,150,796,812,053,629 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,150,796,812,053,629/48,251,332.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,850,052.52
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