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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.27, 49,479.72 and 14,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.27, 49,479.72 and 14,247.67 is: 21,377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.27 : 49,479.72 = 14,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.27/49,479.72 = 14,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.27x = 49,479.72 × 14,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.27x = 704,970,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,970,722.25/32,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.47

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