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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.55, 48,122.98 and 19,778.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.55, 48,122.98 and 19,778.63 is: 29,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.55 : 48,122.98 = 19,778.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.55/48,122.98 = 19,778.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.55x = 48,122.98 × 19,778.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.55x = 951,806,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,806,325.86/32,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,636.01

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