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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.84, 49,145.28 and 14,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.84, 49,145.28 and 14,285.44 is: 21,433.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.84 : 49,145.28 = 14,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.84/49,145.28 = 14,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.84x = 49,145.28 × 14,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.84x = 702,061,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,061,948.72/32,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,433.18

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