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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.83, 48,556.87 and 19,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.83, 48,556.87 and 19,134.43 is: 28,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.83 : 48,556.87 = 19,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.83/48,556.87 = 19,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.83x = 48,556.87 × 19,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.83x = 929,107,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,107,860.81/32,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,789.17

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