Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662,886, 27,994,329 and 4,479,462
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,662,886, 27,994,329 and 4,479,462 is: 6,719,193
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,662,886 : 27,994,329 = 4,479,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,662,886/27,994,329 = 4,479,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,662,886x = 27,994,329 × 4,479,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,662,886x = 125,399,532,970,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,399,532,970,998/18,662,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,719,193
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