Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,810, 106,215 and 21,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,810, 106,215 and 21,562 is: 32,343
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,810 : 106,215 = 21,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,810/106,215 = 21,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,810x = 106,215 × 21,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,810x = 2,290,207,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,290,207,830/70,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,343
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