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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.13, 49,292.70 and 21,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.13, 49,292.70 and 21,030.56 is: 31,495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.13 : 49,292.70 = 21,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.13/49,292.70 = 21,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.13x = 49,292.70 × 21,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.13x = 1,036,653,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,653,084.91/32,914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,495.69

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