Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,988,674, 83,983,011 and 13,438,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,988,674, 83,983,011 and 13,438,402 is: 20,157,603
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,988,674 : 83,983,011 = 13,438,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,988,674/83,983,011 = 13,438,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,988,674x = 83,983,011 × 13,438,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,988,674x = 1,128,597,462,988,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,128,597,462,988,422/55,988,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,157,603
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