Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,331,573.68, 74,978,112.60 and 29,552,337
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,331,573.68, 74,978,112.60 and 29,552,337 is: 40,782,519.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,331,573.68 : 74,978,112.60 = 29,552,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,331,573.68/74,978,112.60 = 29,552,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,331,573.68x = 74,978,112.60 × 29,552,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,331,573.68x = 2,215,778,451,179,146 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,215,778,451,179,146/54,331,573.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,782,519.28
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