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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.77, 48,794.18 and 19,363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.77, 48,794.18 and 19,363.77 is: 29,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.77 : 48,794.18 = 19,363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.77/48,794.18 = 19,363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.77x = 48,794.18 × 19,363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.77x = 944,839,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,839,182.04/32,485.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,084.71

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