Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,858,955.26, 83,987,389.35 and 33,356,953.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,858,955.26, 83,987,389.35 and 33,356,953.98 is: 46,033,709.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,858,955.26 : 83,987,389.35 = 33,356,953.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,858,955.26/83,987,389.35 = 33,356,953.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,858,955.26x = 83,987,389.35 × 33,356,953.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,858,955.26x = 2,801,563,481,448,292 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,801,563,481,448,292/60,858,955.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,033,709.74
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