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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.55, 49,139.34 and 14,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.55, 49,139.34 and 14,027.49 is: 21,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.55 : 49,139.34 = 14,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.55/49,139.34 = 14,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.55x = 49,139.34 × 14,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.55x = 689,301,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,301,600.46/32,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.24

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