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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.14, 48,268.59 and 19,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.14, 48,268.59 and 19,095.94 is: 28,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.14 : 48,268.59 = 19,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.14/48,268.59 = 19,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.14x = 48,268.59 × 19,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.14x = 921,734,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,734,098.52/32,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,594.96

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