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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.79, 48,291.08 and 19,722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.79, 48,291.08 and 19,722.96 is: 29,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.79 : 48,291.08 = 19,722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.79/48,291.08 = 19,722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.79x = 48,291.08 × 19,722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.79x = 952,442,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,442,940.58/32,240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,541.55

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