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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.94, 49,302.38 and 14,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.94, 49,302.38 and 14,158.38 is: 21,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.94 : 49,302.38 = 14,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.94/49,302.38 = 14,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.94x = 49,302.38 × 14,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.94x = 698,041,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,041,830.94/32,876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.96

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