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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.14, 49,415.37 and 13,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.14, 49,415.37 and 13,218.14 is: 19,828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.14 : 49,415.37 = 13,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.14/49,415.37 = 13,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.14x = 49,415.37 × 13,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.14x = 653,179,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,179,074.82/32,942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.07

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