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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.14, 48,384.09 and 19,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.14, 48,384.09 and 19,172.94 is: 28,710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.14 : 48,384.09 = 19,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.14/48,384.09 = 19,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.14x = 48,384.09 × 19,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.14x = 927,665,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,665,254.52/32,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,710.38

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