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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.98, 49,466.70 and 14,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.98, 49,466.70 and 14,268.72 is: 21,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.98 : 49,466.70 = 14,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.98/49,466.70 = 14,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.98x = 49,466.70 × 14,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.98x = 705,826,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,826,491.62/32,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.77

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