Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,966,838.25, 100,691,229.54 and 43,614,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,966,838.25, 100,691,229.54 and 43,614,354 is: 60,186,011.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,966,838.25 : 100,691,229.54 = 43,614,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,966,838.25/100,691,229.54 = 43,614,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,966,838.25x = 100,691,229.54 × 43,614,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,966,838.25x = 4,391,582,929,852,817.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,391,582,929,852,817.50/72,966,838.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,186,011.01
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