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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.34, 48,982.94 and 13,961.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.34, 48,982.94 and 13,961.58 is: 20,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.34 : 48,982.94 = 13,961.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.34/48,982.94 = 13,961.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.34x = 48,982.94 × 13,961.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.34x = 683,878,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,878,990.53/32,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.36

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