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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.97, 49,362.62 and 14,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.97, 49,362.62 and 14,190.32 is: 21,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.97 : 49,362.62 = 14,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.97/49,362.62 = 14,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.97x = 49,362.62 × 14,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.97x = 700,471,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,471,426.29/32,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.71

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