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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.93, 48,664.40 and 13,974.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.93, 48,664.40 and 13,974.93 is: 20,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.93 : 48,664.40 = 13,974.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.93/48,664.40 = 13,974.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.93x = 48,664.40 × 13,974.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.93x = 680,081,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,081,513.62/32,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.40

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