Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,272,835,885.28, 75,417,002,237.70 and 17,140,635,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,272,835,885.28, 75,417,002,237.70 and 17,140,635,666 is: 25,713,595,336.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,272,835,885.28 : 75,417,002,237.70 = 17,140,635,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,272,835,885.28/75,417,002,237.70 = 17,140,635,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,272,835,885.28x = 75,417,002,237.70 × 17,140,635,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,272,835,885.28x = 1,292,695,358,378,322,427,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,695,358,378,322,427,904/50,272,835,885.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,713,595,336.62
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