Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,562, 105,843 and 31,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,562, 105,843 and 31,650 is: 47,475
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,562 : 105,843 = 31,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,562/105,843 = 31,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,562x = 105,843 × 31,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,562x = 3,349,930,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,349,930,950/70,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,475
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