Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,857,079.20, 74,169,972 and 52,857,079.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,857,079.20, 74,169,972 and 52,857,079.20 is: 74,169,972
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,857,079.20 : 74,169,972 = 52,857,079.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,857,079.20/74,169,972 = 52,857,079.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,857,079.20x = 74,169,972 × 52,857,079.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,857,079.20x = 3,920,408,084,265,782.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,920,408,084,265,782.50/52,857,079.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,169,972
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