Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,651,560, 111,977,340 and 17,917,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,651,560, 111,977,340 and 17,917,864 is: 26,876,796
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,651,560 : 111,977,340 = 17,917,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,651,560/111,977,340 = 17,917,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,651,560x = 111,977,340 × 17,917,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,651,560x = 2,006,394,749,201,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,394,749,201,760/74,651,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,876,796
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