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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,121.03, 48,236.68 and 19,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,121.03, 48,236.68 and 19,713.92 is: 29,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,121.03 : 48,236.68 = 19,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,121.03/48,236.68 = 19,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,121.03x = 48,236.68 × 19,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,121.03x = 950,933,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,933,834.04/32,121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,604.71

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