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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,785.79, 49,178.59 and 14,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,785.79, 49,178.59 and 14,053.68 is: 21,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,785.79 : 49,178.59 = 14,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,785.79/49,178.59 = 14,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,785.79x = 49,178.59 × 14,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,785.79x = 691,140,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,140,131.58/32,785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.48

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