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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.38, 49,164.79 and 14,994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.38, 49,164.79 and 14,994.21 is: 22,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.38 : 49,164.79 = 14,994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.38/49,164.79 = 14,994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.38x = 49,164.79 × 14,994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.38x = 737,187,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,187,185.87/32,761.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.71

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