The intersection of the sphere (x-3)^2 + (x+2)^2 + (z-1)^2 = 49 with each of the coordinate planes is a circle. Which of these circles has the greatest area and what is that area?

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The intersection of the sphere (x-3)^2 + (x+2)^2 + (z-1)^2 = 49 with each of the coordinate planes is a circle. Which of these circles has the greatest area and what is that area?

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