Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,338, 105,507 and 21,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,338, 105,507 and 21,090 is: 31,635
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,338 : 105,507 = 21,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,338/105,507 = 21,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,338x = 105,507 × 21,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,338x = 2,225,142,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,142,630/70,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,635
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