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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.07, 48,340.16 and 19,163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.07, 48,340.16 and 19,163.58 is: 28,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.07 : 48,340.16 = 19,163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.07/48,340.16 = 19,163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.07x = 48,340.16 × 19,163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.07x = 926,370,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,370,427.55/32,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,744.21

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