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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.96, 49,117.44 and 14,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.96, 49,117.44 and 14,264 is: 21,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.96 : 49,117.44 = 14,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.96/49,117.44 = 14,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.96x = 49,117.44 × 14,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.96x = 700,611,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,611,164.16/32,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.00

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