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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.28, 48,063.18 and 19,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.28, 48,063.18 and 19,595.66 is: 29,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.28 : 48,063.18 = 19,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.28/48,063.18 = 19,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.28x = 48,063.18 × 19,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.28x = 941,829,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,829,733.80/32,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,366.76

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