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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.62, 48,489.24 and 19,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.62, 48,489.24 and 19,851.16 is: 29,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.62 : 48,489.24 = 19,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.62/48,489.24 = 19,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.62x = 48,489.24 × 19,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.62x = 962,567,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,567,661.52/32,367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.60

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