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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.32, 48,236.94 and 19,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.32, 48,236.94 and 19,677 is: 29,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.32 : 48,236.94 = 19,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.32/48,236.94 = 19,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.32x = 48,236.94 × 19,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.32x = 949,158,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,158,268.38/32,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,512.42

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