Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,996, 104,994 and 20,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,996, 104,994 and 20,748 is: 31,122
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,996 : 104,994 = 20,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,996/104,994 = 20,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,996x = 104,994 × 20,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,996x = 2,178,415,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,415,512/69,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,122
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