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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.65, 48,471.67 and 19,915.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.65, 48,471.67 and 19,915.52 is: 29,805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.65 : 48,471.67 = 19,915.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.65/48,471.67 = 19,915.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.65x = 48,471.67 × 19,915.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.65x = 965,338,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,338,456.48/32,387.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,805.76

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