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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.40, 48,855.60 and 19,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.40, 48,855.60 and 19,437.60 is: 29,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.40 : 48,855.60 = 19,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.40/48,855.60 = 19,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.40x = 48,855.60 × 19,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.40x = 949,635,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,635,610.56/32,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,156.40

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