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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.72, 48,372.96 and 19,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.72, 48,372.96 and 19,089.92 is: 28,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.72 : 48,372.96 = 19,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.72/48,372.96 = 19,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.72x = 48,372.96 × 19,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.72x = 923,435,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,435,936.56/32,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,657.91

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