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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.46, 48,983.13 and 13,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.46, 48,983.13 and 13,961.70 is: 20,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.46 : 48,983.13 = 13,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.46/48,983.13 = 13,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.46x = 48,983.13 × 13,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.46x = 683,887,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,887,766.12/32,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.55

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