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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.40, 48,357.12 and 19,091.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.40, 48,357.12 and 19,091.84 is: 28,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.40 : 48,357.12 = 19,091.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.40/48,357.12 = 19,091.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.40x = 48,357.12 × 19,091.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.40x = 923,226,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,226,397.90/32,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,601.99

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