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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.26, 49,207.82 and 14,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.26, 49,207.82 and 14,079.09 is: 21,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.26 : 49,207.82 = 14,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.26/49,207.82 = 14,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.26x = 49,207.82 × 14,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.26x = 692,801,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,801,326.48/32,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.89

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