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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.88, 48,779.88 and 19,887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.88, 48,779.88 and 19,887.52 is: 29,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.88 : 48,779.88 = 19,887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.88/48,779.88 = 19,887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.88x = 48,779.88 × 19,887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.88x = 970,110,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,110,839.10/32,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,838.66

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