Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,380,610, 72,570,915 and 20,013,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,380,610, 72,570,915 and 20,013,762 is: 30,020,643
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,380,610 : 72,570,915 = 20,013,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,380,610/72,570,915 = 20,013,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,380,610x = 72,570,915 × 20,013,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,380,610x = 1,452,417,020,932,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,417,020,932,230/48,380,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,020,643
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