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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,690.14, 49,055.93 and 13,970.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,690.14, 49,055.93 and 13,970.31 is: 20,964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,690.14 : 49,055.93 = 13,970.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,690.14/49,055.93 = 13,970.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,690.14x = 49,055.93 × 13,970.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,690.14x = 685,326,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,326,304.16/32,690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.31

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