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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.34, 48,226.56 and 19,504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.34, 48,226.56 and 19,504.11 is: 29,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.34 : 48,226.56 = 19,504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.34/48,226.56 = 19,504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.34x = 48,226.56 × 19,504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.34x = 940,616,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,616,131.16/32,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,255.89

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