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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,196.20, 48,242.46 and 19,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,196.20, 48,242.46 and 19,858.28 is: 29,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,196.20 : 48,242.46 = 19,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,196.20/48,242.46 = 19,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,196.20x = 48,242.46 × 19,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,196.20x = 958,012,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,012,278.57/32,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,755.45

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