Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,698, 106,047 and 21,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,698, 106,047 and 21,450 is: 32,175
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,698 : 106,047 = 21,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,698/106,047 = 21,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,698x = 106,047 × 21,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,698x = 2,274,708,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,274,708,150/70,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,175
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