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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.46, 48,033.43 and 19,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.46, 48,033.43 and 19,569.24 is: 29,337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.46 : 48,033.43 = 19,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.46/48,033.43 = 19,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.46x = 48,033.43 × 19,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.46x = 939,977,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,977,500.65/32,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,337.20

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