Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,821,258, 61,231,887 and 16,886,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,821,258, 61,231,887 and 16,886,730 is: 25,330,095
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,821,258 : 61,231,887 = 16,886,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,821,258/61,231,887 = 16,886,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,821,258x = 61,231,887 × 16,886,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,821,258x = 1,034,006,343,159,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,034,006,343,159,510/40,821,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,330,095
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