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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.21, 48,984.24 and 13,962.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.21, 48,984.24 and 13,962.45 is: 20,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.21 : 48,984.24 = 13,962.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.21/48,984.24 = 13,962.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.21x = 48,984.24 × 13,962.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.21x = 683,940,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,940,001.79/32,670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.67

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