Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,200, 105,300 and 20,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,200, 105,300 and 20,952 is: 31,428
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,200 : 105,300 = 20,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,200/105,300 = 20,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,200x = 105,300 × 20,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,200x = 2,206,245,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,206,245,600/70,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,428
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