Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,943,714.48, 71,684,436 and 28,738,463.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,943,714.48, 71,684,436 and 28,738,463.50 is: 39,660,247.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,943,714.48 : 71,684,436 = 28,738,463.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,943,714.48/71,684,436 = 28,738,463.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,943,714.48x = 71,684,436 × 28,738,463.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,943,714.48x = 2,060,100,547,504,086 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,060,100,547,504,086/51,943,714.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,660,247.02
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