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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,682.89, 49,027.75 and 13,964.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,682.89, 49,027.75 and 13,964.91 is: 20,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,682.89 : 49,027.75 = 13,964.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,682.89/49,027.75 = 13,964.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,682.89x = 49,027.75 × 13,964.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,682.89x = 684,667,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,667,897.49/32,682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.82

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