Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,541,149.58, 83,295,637.36 and 16,678,031
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,541,149.58, 83,295,637.36 and 16,678,031 is: 25,012,215.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,541,149.58 : 83,295,637.36 = 16,678,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,541,149.58/83,295,637.36 = 16,678,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,541,149.58x = 83,295,637.36 × 16,678,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,541,149.58x = 1,389,207,222,054,838.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,389,207,222,054,838.25/55,541,149.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,012,215.85
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