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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.98, 48,748.12 and 19,171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.98, 48,748.12 and 19,171.46 is: 28,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.98 : 48,748.12 = 19,171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.98/48,748.12 = 19,171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.98x = 48,748.12 × 19,171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.98x = 934,572,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,572,632.66/32,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,729.58

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