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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.76, 48,489.60 and 19,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.76, 48,489.60 and 19,158.72 is: 28,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.76 : 48,489.60 = 19,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.76/48,489.60 = 19,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.76x = 48,489.60 × 19,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.76x = 928,998,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,998,669.31/32,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,742.21

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