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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.28, 48,566.69 and 19,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.28, 48,566.69 and 19,901.23 is: 29,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.28 : 48,566.69 = 19,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.28/48,566.69 = 19,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.28x = 48,566.69 × 19,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.28x = 966,536,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,536,978.49/32,379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,850.48

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