Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,700,225.08, 72,728,583.76 and 29,178,761.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,700,225.08, 72,728,583.76 and 29,178,761.94 is: 40,267,950.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,700,225.08 : 72,728,583.76 = 29,178,761.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,700,225.08/72,728,583.76 = 29,178,761.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,700,225.08x = 72,728,583.76 × 29,178,761.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,700,225.08x = 2,122,130,031,766,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,122,130,031,766,390.25/52,700,225.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,267,950.06
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