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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.58, 49,161.87 and 14,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.58, 49,161.87 and 14,042.52 is: 21,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.58 : 49,161.87 = 14,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.58/49,161.87 = 14,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.58x = 49,161.87 × 14,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.58x = 690,356,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,356,542.71/32,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.78

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