Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,566, 105,849 and 21,318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,566, 105,849 and 21,318 is: 31,977
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,566 : 105,849 = 21,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,566/105,849 = 21,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,566x = 105,849 × 21,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,566x = 2,256,488,982 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,256,488,982/70,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,977
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