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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.54, 48,188.52 and 19,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.54, 48,188.52 and 19,013.96 is: 28,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.54 : 48,188.52 = 19,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.54/48,188.52 = 19,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.54x = 48,188.52 × 19,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.54x = 916,254,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,254,591.74/32,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,498.89

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