Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,814, 106,221 and 21,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,814, 106,221 and 21,566 is: 32,349
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,814 : 106,221 = 21,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,814/106,221 = 21,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,814x = 106,221 × 21,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,814x = 2,290,762,086 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,290,762,086/70,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,349
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