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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.31, 49,463.76 and 14,960.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.31, 49,463.76 and 14,960.11 is: 22,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.31 : 49,463.76 = 14,960.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.31/49,463.76 = 14,960.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.31x = 49,463.76 × 14,960.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.31x = 739,983,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,983,372.80/32,982.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.76

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