Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,353,873.24, 83,038,734 and 17,018,606.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,353,873.24, 83,038,734 and 17,018,606.16 is: 25,530,345.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,353,873.24 : 83,038,734 = 17,018,606.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,353,873.24/83,038,734 = 17,018,606.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,353,873.24x = 83,038,734 × 17,018,606.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,353,873.24x = 1,413,203,509,971,001.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,413,203,509,971,001.50/55,353,873.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,530,345.53
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