Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,788,003.60, 74,003,982 and 52,788,003.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,788,003.60, 74,003,982 and 52,788,003.60 is: 74,003,982
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,788,003.60 : 74,003,982 = 52,788,003.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,788,003.60/74,003,982 = 52,788,003.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,788,003.60x = 74,003,982 × 52,788,003.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,788,003.60x = 3,906,522,468,230,335.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,906,522,468,230,335.50/52,788,003.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,003,982
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