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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.52, 48,814.88 and 19,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.52, 48,814.88 and 19,377.60 is: 29,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.52 : 48,814.88 = 19,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.52/48,814.88 = 19,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.52x = 48,814.88 × 19,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.52x = 945,915,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,915,218.69/32,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.51

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