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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.38, 48,336.12 and 19,160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.38, 48,336.12 and 19,160.89 is: 28,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.38 : 48,336.12 = 19,160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.38/48,336.12 = 19,160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.38x = 48,336.12 × 19,160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.38x = 926,163,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,163,078.35/32,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,740.18

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