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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.88, 48,338.37 and 19,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.88, 48,338.37 and 19,162.39 is: 28,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.88 : 48,338.37 = 19,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.88/48,338.37 = 19,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.88x = 48,338.37 × 19,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.88x = 926,278,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,278,697.90/32,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,742.43

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