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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.58, 48,355.89 and 19,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.58, 48,355.89 and 19,595.58 is: 29,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.58 : 48,355.89 = 19,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.58/48,355.89 = 19,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.58x = 48,355.89 × 19,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.58x = 947,561,710.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,561,710.97/32,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,398.55

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