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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.96, 48,974.52 and 14,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.96, 48,974.52 and 14,186 is: 21,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.96 : 48,974.52 = 14,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.96/48,974.52 = 14,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.96x = 48,974.52 × 14,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.96x = 694,752,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,752,540.72/32,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.74

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