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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.12, 48,385.44 and 19,121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.12, 48,385.44 and 19,121.16 is: 28,674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.12 : 48,385.44 = 19,121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.12/48,385.44 = 19,121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.12x = 48,385.44 × 19,121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.12x = 925,185,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,185,739.91/32,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,674.49

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