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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.32, 48,223.44 and 19,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.32, 48,223.44 and 19,668 is: 29,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.32 : 48,223.44 = 19,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.32/48,223.44 = 19,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.32x = 48,223.44 × 19,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.32x = 948,458,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,458,617.92/32,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,498.92

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