Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,004,287.84, 113,160,234 and 45,331,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,004,287.84, 113,160,234 and 45,331,972 is: 62,554,979.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,004,287.84 : 113,160,234 = 45,331,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,004,287.84/113,160,234 = 45,331,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,004,287.84x = 113,160,234 × 45,331,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,004,287.84x = 5,129,776,559,201,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,129,776,559,201,448/82,004,287.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,554,979.68
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