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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.96, 49,049.44 and 14,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.96, 49,049.44 and 14,236 is: 21,342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.96 : 49,049.44 = 14,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.96/49,049.44 = 14,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.96x = 49,049.44 × 14,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.96x = 698,267,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,267,827.84/32,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.69

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