Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,386,686, 60,580,029 and 12,019,838
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,386,686, 60,580,029 and 12,019,838 is: 18,029,757
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,386,686 : 60,580,029 = 12,019,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,386,686/60,580,029 = 12,019,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,386,686x = 60,580,029 × 12,019,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,386,686x = 728,162,134,615,302 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,162,134,615,302/40,386,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,029,757
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