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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.80, 48,696.30 and 19,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.80, 48,696.30 and 19,390.80 is: 29,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.80 : 48,696.30 = 19,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.80/48,696.30 = 19,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.80x = 48,696.30 × 19,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.80x = 944,260,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,260,214.04/32,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,042.72

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