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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.62, 48,335 and 19,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.62, 48,335 and 19,160.12 is: 28,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.62 : 48,335 = 19,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.62/48,335 = 19,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.62x = 48,335 × 19,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.62x = 926,104,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,104,400.20/32,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,739.03

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