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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,814.06, 49,231.25 and 13,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,814.06, 49,231.25 and 13,848.51 is: 20,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,814.06 : 49,231.25 = 13,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,814.06/49,231.25 = 13,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,814.06x = 49,231.25 × 13,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,814.06x = 681,779,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,779,457.94/32,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.05

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