Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,470, 114,705 and 21,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,470, 114,705 and 21,066 is: 31,599
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,470 : 114,705 = 21,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,470/114,705 = 21,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,470x = 114,705 × 21,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,470x = 2,416,375,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,375,530/76,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,599
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