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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.85, 48,994.73 and 13,929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.85, 48,994.73 and 13,929.12 is: 20,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.85 : 48,994.73 = 13,929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.85/48,994.73 = 13,929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.85x = 48,994.73 × 13,929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.85x = 682,453,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,453,403.89/32,650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.55

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