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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.83, 48,558.37 and 19,135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.83, 48,558.37 and 19,135.43 is: 28,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.83 : 48,558.37 = 19,135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.83/48,558.37 = 19,135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.83x = 48,558.37 × 19,135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.83x = 929,185,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,185,290.05/32,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,790.67

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