3,039,451,023=2,556,000,053e^(10k)
2,556,000,053e10k = 3,039,451,023
Divide both sides by 2,556,000,053
e10k = 3,039,451,023/2,556,000,053
Use the fact that eA = B can be written A = ln(B)
10k = ln(3,039,451,023/2,556,000,053)
Use the fact that ln(A/B) = ln(A) - ln(B) on right side
10k = ln(3,039,451,023) - ln(2,556,000,053)
Use calculator
10k = .1732333573
k = .01732333573
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