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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.20, 48,212.10 and 19,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.20, 48,212.10 and 19,008.60 is: 28,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.20 : 48,212.10 = 19,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.20/48,212.10 = 19,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.20x = 48,212.10 × 19,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.20x = 916,444,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,444,524.06/32,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,503.32

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