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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.20, 49,064.97 and 13,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.20, 49,064.97 and 13,974.30 is: 20,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.20 : 49,064.97 = 13,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.20/49,064.97 = 13,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.20x = 49,064.97 × 13,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.20x = 685,648,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,648,610.27/32,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.31

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