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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.63, 48,571.22 and 19,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.63, 48,571.22 and 19,115.79 is: 28,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.63 : 48,571.22 = 19,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.63/48,571.22 = 19,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.63x = 48,571.22 × 19,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.63x = 928,476,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,476,963.84/32,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,590.84

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