Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,311,878.72, 87,468,145 and 19,450,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,311,878.72, 87,468,145 and 19,450,224 is: 29,175,445.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,311,878.72 : 87,468,145 = 19,450,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,311,878.72/87,468,145 = 19,450,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,311,878.72x = 87,468,145 × 19,450,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,311,878.72x = 1,701,275,013,114,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,275,013,114,480/58,311,878.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,175,445.05
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