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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.96, 48,995.88 and 13,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.96, 48,995.88 and 13,970.20 is: 20,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.96 : 48,995.88 = 13,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.96/48,995.88 = 13,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.96x = 48,995.88 × 13,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.96x = 684,482,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,482,242.78/32,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.30

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