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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.58, 48,266.90 and 19,706.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.58, 48,266.90 and 19,706.65 is: 29,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.58 : 48,266.90 = 19,706.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.58/48,266.90 = 19,706.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.58x = 48,266.90 × 19,706.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.58x = 951,178,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,178,973.95/32,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,517.19

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