Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,429,697.60, 80,618,496 and 37,778,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,429,697.60, 80,618,496 and 37,778,294 is: 52,124,679.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,429,697.60 : 80,618,496 = 37,778,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,429,697.60/80,618,496 = 37,778,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,429,697.60x = 80,618,496 × 37,778,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,429,697.60x = 3,045,629,243,725,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,045,629,243,725,824/58,429,697.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,124,679.21
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