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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.69, 48,041.82 and 19,561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.69, 48,041.82 and 19,561.98 is: 29,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.69 : 48,041.82 = 19,561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.69/48,041.82 = 19,561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.69x = 48,041.82 × 19,561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.69x = 939,793,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,793,122.00/32,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,312.94

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