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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.26, 48,530.30 and 19,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.26, 48,530.30 and 19,042.60 is: 28,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.26 : 48,530.30 = 19,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.26/48,530.30 = 19,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.26x = 48,530.30 × 19,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.26x = 924,143,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,143,090.78/32,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,555.32

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