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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.21, 49,398.25 and 13,977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.21, 49,398.25 and 13,977.67 is: 20,943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.21 : 49,398.25 = 13,977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.21/49,398.25 = 13,977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.21x = 49,398.25 × 13,977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.21x = 690,472,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,472,437.08/32,968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.58

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