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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.95, 49,462.76 and 14,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.95, 49,462.76 and 14,236.34 is: 21,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.95 : 49,462.76 = 14,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.95/49,462.76 = 14,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.95x = 49,462.76 × 14,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.95x = 704,168,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,168,963.89/32,965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.49

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