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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.76, 49,094.28 and 13,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.76, 49,094.28 and 13,993.92 is: 20,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.76 : 49,094.28 = 13,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.76/49,094.28 = 13,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.76x = 49,094.28 × 13,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.76x = 687,021,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,021,426.78/32,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.73

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