Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,584, 105,876 and 21,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,584, 105,876 and 21,336 is: 32,004
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,584 : 105,876 = 21,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,584/105,876 = 21,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,584x = 105,876 × 21,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,584x = 2,258,970,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,970,336/70,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,004
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