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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.80, 48,625.20 and 19,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.80, 48,625.20 and 19,732.20 is: 29,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.80 : 48,625.20 = 19,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.80/48,625.20 = 19,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.80x = 48,625.20 × 19,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.80x = 959,482,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,482,171.44/32,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.30

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