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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.58, 48,117.24 and 19,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.58, 48,117.24 and 19,251.54 is: 28,890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.58 : 48,117.24 = 19,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.58/48,117.24 = 19,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.58x = 48,117.24 × 19,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.58x = 926,330,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,330,970.55/32,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,890.44

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