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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.13, 49,441.24 and 14,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.13, 49,441.24 and 14,241.47 is: 21,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.13 : 49,441.24 = 14,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.13/49,441.24 = 14,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.13x = 49,441.24 × 14,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.13x = 704,115,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,115,904.82/32,973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.24

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