Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,042,623.20, 73,155,150 and 31,291,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,042,623.20, 73,155,150 and 31,291,596 is: 43,156,640.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,042,623.20 : 73,155,150 = 31,291,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,042,623.20/73,155,150 = 31,291,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,042,623.20x = 73,155,150 × 31,291,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,042,623.20x = 2,289,141,399,119,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,289,141,399,119,400/53,042,623.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,156,640.09
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