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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.54, 49,363.38 and 14,221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.54, 49,363.38 and 14,221.39 is: 21,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.54 : 49,363.38 = 14,221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.54/49,363.38 = 14,221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.54x = 49,363.38 × 14,221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.54x = 702,015,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,015,878.70/32,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.79

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