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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.58, 48,148.74 and 19,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.58, 48,148.74 and 19,272.54 is: 28,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.58 : 48,148.74 = 19,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.58/48,148.74 = 19,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.58x = 48,148.74 × 19,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.58x = 927,948,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,948,517.60/32,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,921.95

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