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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364, 48,462.48 and 19,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364, 48,462.48 and 19,225.44 is: 28,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364 : 48,462.48 = 19,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364/48,462.48 = 19,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364x = 48,462.48 × 19,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364x = 931,712,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,712,501.49/32,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,788.55

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