Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,506,553.52, 68,315,623.74 and 27,478,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,506,553.52, 68,315,623.74 and 27,478,320 is: 37,918,183.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,506,553.52 : 68,315,623.74 = 27,478,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,506,553.52/68,315,623.74 = 27,478,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,506,553.52x = 68,315,623.74 × 27,478,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,506,553.52x = 1,877,198,570,127,316.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,198,570,127,316.75/49,506,553.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,918,183.28
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