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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.57, 48,337.91 and 19,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.57, 48,337.91 and 19,162.08 is: 28,741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.57 : 48,337.91 = 19,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.57/48,337.91 = 19,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.57x = 48,337.91 × 19,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.57x = 926,254,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,254,802.64/32,226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,741.96

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