Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.96, 49,240.44 and 14,346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,826.96, 49,240.44 and 14,346 is: 21,519
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,826.96 : 49,240.44 = 14,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,826.96/49,240.44 = 14,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,826.96x = 49,240.44 × 14,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,826.96x = 706,403,352.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,403,352.24/32,826.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,519
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