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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,687.69, 49,044.60 and 14,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,687.69, 49,044.60 and 14,926.73 is: 22,396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,687.69 : 49,044.60 = 14,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,687.69/49,044.60 = 14,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,687.69x = 49,044.60 × 14,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,687.69x = 732,075,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,075,256.94/32,687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.06

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