Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289,173.92, 85,334,740.43 and 59,960,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,289,173.92, 85,334,740.43 and 59,960,344 is: 82,144,296.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,289,173.92 : 85,334,740.43 = 59,960,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,289,173.92/85,334,740.43 = 59,960,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,289,173.92x = 85,334,740.43 × 59,960,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,289,173.92x = 5,116,700,391,333,508 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,116,700,391,333,508/62,289,173.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,144,296.82
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