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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.30, 48,522.12 and 19,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.30, 48,522.12 and 19,948.06 is: 29,850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.30 : 48,522.12 = 19,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.30/48,522.12 = 19,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.30x = 48,522.12 × 19,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.30x = 967,922,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,922,161.09/32,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,850.83

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