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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.03, 48,238.18 and 19,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.03, 48,238.18 and 19,714.92 is: 29,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.03 : 48,238.18 = 19,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.03/48,238.18 = 19,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.03x = 48,238.18 × 19,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.03x = 951,011,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,011,859.65/32,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.22

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