Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640,172, 24,960,258 and 4,032,684
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,640,172, 24,960,258 and 4,032,684 is: 6,049,026
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,640,172 : 24,960,258 = 4,032,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,640,172/24,960,258 = 4,032,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,640,172x = 24,960,258 × 4,032,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,640,172x = 100,656,833,072,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,656,833,072,472/16,640,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,049,026
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