Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,864,418.96, 70,194,744 and 29,138,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,864,418.96, 70,194,744 and 29,138,586 is: 40,212,306.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,864,418.96 : 70,194,744 = 29,138,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,864,418.96/70,194,744 = 29,138,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,864,418.96x = 70,194,744 × 29,138,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,864,418.96x = 2,045,375,584,791,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,375,584,791,984/50,864,418.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,212,306.10
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