Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,554, 105,831 and 21,306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,554, 105,831 and 21,306 is: 31,959
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,554 : 105,831 = 21,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,554/105,831 = 21,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,554x = 105,831 × 21,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,554x = 2,254,835,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,254,835,286/70,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,959
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