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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.24, 49,361.06 and 20,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.24, 49,361.06 and 20,511.14 is: 30,694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.24 : 49,361.06 = 20,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.24/49,361.06 = 20,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.24x = 49,361.06 × 20,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.24x = 1,012,451,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,451,365.40/32,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,694.08

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