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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.16, 48,473.91 and 19,917.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.16, 48,473.91 and 19,917.02 is: 29,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.16 : 48,473.91 = 19,917.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.16/48,473.91 = 19,917.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.16x = 48,473.91 × 19,917.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.16x = 965,455,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,455,592.58/32,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,807.99

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