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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.70, 48,212.85 and 19,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.70, 48,212.85 and 19,009.10 is: 28,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.70 : 48,212.85 = 19,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.70/48,212.85 = 19,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.70x = 48,212.85 × 19,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.70x = 916,482,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,482,886.94/32,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,504.07

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