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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.62, 48,676.24 and 19,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.62, 48,676.24 and 19,974.94 is: 29,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.62 : 48,676.24 = 19,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.62/48,676.24 = 19,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.62x = 48,676.24 × 19,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.62x = 972,304,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,304,973.43/32,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,981.08

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