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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,681.61, 49,045.68 and 14,914.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,681.61, 49,045.68 and 14,914.65 is: 22,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,681.61 : 49,045.68 = 14,914.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,681.61/49,045.68 = 14,914.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,681.61x = 49,045.68 × 14,914.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,681.61x = 731,499,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,499,151.21/32,681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.59

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