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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.12, 48,759.38 and 19,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.12, 48,759.38 and 19,367.24 is: 29,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.12 : 48,759.38 = 19,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.12/48,759.38 = 19,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.12x = 48,759.38 × 19,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.12x = 944,334,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,334,614.71/32,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,046.51

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