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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.96, 49,241.94 and 14,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.96, 49,241.94 and 14,347 is: 21,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.96 : 49,241.94 = 14,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.96/49,241.94 = 14,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.96x = 49,241.94 × 14,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.96x = 706,474,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,474,113.18/32,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.50

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