Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,459,864.80, 81,978,180 and 58,459,864.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,459,864.80, 81,978,180 and 58,459,864.80 is: 81,978,180
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,459,864.80 : 81,978,180 = 58,459,864.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,459,864.80/81,978,180 = 58,459,864.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,459,864.80x = 81,978,180 × 58,459,864.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,459,864.80x = 4,792,433,319,350,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,792,433,319,350,064/58,459,864.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,978,180
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