Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,523,833.96, 98,737,882 and 47,993,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,523,833.96, 98,737,882 and 47,993,952 is: 66,255,133.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,523,833.96 : 98,737,882 = 47,993,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,523,833.96/98,737,882 = 47,993,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,523,833.96x = 98,737,882 × 47,993,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,523,833.96x = 4,738,821,169,289,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,738,821,169,289,664/71,523,833.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,255,133.53
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