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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.21, 48,183.56 and 19,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.21, 48,183.56 and 19,010.63 is: 28,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.21 : 48,183.56 = 19,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.21/48,183.56 = 19,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.21x = 48,183.56 × 19,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.21x = 915,999,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,999,927.94/32,147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,493.91

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