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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.46, 48,433.88 and 19,132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.46, 48,433.88 and 19,132.36 is: 28,698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.46 : 48,433.88 = 19,132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.46/48,433.88 = 19,132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.46x = 48,433.88 × 19,132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.46x = 926,654,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,654,428.36/32,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,698.36

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