Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,004, 105,006 and 20,756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,004, 105,006 and 20,756 is: 31,134
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,004 : 105,006 = 20,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,004/105,006 = 20,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,004x = 105,006 × 20,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,004x = 2,179,504,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,179,504,536/70,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,134
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