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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.40, 48,006.60 and 19,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.40, 48,006.60 and 19,562.80 is: 29,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.40 : 48,006.60 = 19,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.40/48,006.60 = 19,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.40x = 48,006.60 × 19,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.40x = 939,143,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,143,514.48/32,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,344.20

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