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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.88, 48,335.37 and 19,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.88, 48,335.37 and 19,160.39 is: 28,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.88 : 48,335.37 = 19,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.88/48,335.37 = 19,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.88x = 48,335.37 × 19,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.88x = 926,124,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,124,298.32/32,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,739.42

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