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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,723.96, 49,059.94 and 14,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,723.96, 49,059.94 and 14,243 is: 21,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,723.96 : 49,059.94 = 14,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,723.96/49,059.94 = 14,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,723.96x = 49,059.94 × 14,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,723.96x = 698,760,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,760,725.42/32,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.18

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