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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,011, 105,016.50 and 20,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,011, 105,016.50 and 20,763 is: 31,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,011 : 105,016.50 = 20,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,011/105,016.50 = 20,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,011x = 105,016.50 × 20,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,011x = 2,180,457,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,457,589.50/70,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,144.50

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