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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,371,166.08, 72,281,003.90 and 30,358,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,371,166.08, 72,281,003.90 and 30,358,435.18 is: 41,899,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,371,166.08 : 72,281,003.90 = 30,358,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,371,166.08/72,281,003.90 = 30,358,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,371,166.08x = 72,281,003.90 × 30,358,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,371,166.08x = 2,194,338,171,643,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,338,171,643,477.25/52,371,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,899,738.65

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