Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,887,807.28, 79,329,577.98 and 26,979,540.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,887,807.28, 79,329,577.98 and 26,979,540.26 is: 40,468,222.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,887,807.28 : 79,329,577.98 = 26,979,540.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,887,807.28/79,329,577.98 = 26,979,540.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,887,807.28x = 79,329,577.98 × 26,979,540.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,887,807.28x = 2,140,275,542,920,219.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,140,275,542,920,219.75/52,887,807.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,468,222.32
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