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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.95, 48,042.20 and 19,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.95, 48,042.20 and 19,562.24 is: 29,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.95 : 48,042.20 = 19,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.95/48,042.20 = 19,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.95x = 48,042.20 × 19,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.95x = 939,813,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,813,215.54/32,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,313.33

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