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Three numbers are in ratio 2:3:4 the sum of there cubes is 33957. Find the numbers

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Let the numbers be 2x, 3x and 4x
sum of cubes = 33957
⇒(2x)³ + (3x)³ + (4x)³ = 33957
⇒8x³ + 27x³ + 64x³ = 33957
⇒99x³ = 33957
⇒x³ = 3395799 = 343
⇒x =3343= 7
Therefore, the numbers are: 2x = 2×7 = 14
3x = 3×7 = 21
4x = 4×7 = 28


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