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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.70, 48,832.05 and 19,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.70, 48,832.05 and 19,432.70 is: 29,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.70 : 48,832.05 = 19,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.70/48,832.05 = 19,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.70x = 48,832.05 × 19,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.70x = 948,938,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,938,578.04/32,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,149.05

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