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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,557, 105,835.50 and 21,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,557, 105,835.50 and 21,309 is: 31,963.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,557 : 105,835.50 = 21,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,557/105,835.50 = 21,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,557x = 105,835.50 × 21,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,557x = 2,255,248,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,248,669.50/70,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,963.50

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