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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.62, 48,497.94 and 19,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.62, 48,497.94 and 19,051.50 is: 28,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.62 : 48,497.94 = 19,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.62/48,497.94 = 19,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.62x = 48,497.94 × 19,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.62x = 923,958,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,958,503.91/32,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,526.38

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