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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.80, 48,644.40 and 19,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.80, 48,644.40 and 19,287.20 is: 28,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.80 : 48,644.40 = 19,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.80/48,644.40 = 19,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.80x = 48,644.40 × 19,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.80x = 938,214,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,214,271.68/32,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,913.68

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