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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.20, 48,835.92 and 19,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.20, 48,835.92 and 19,462.08 is: 29,155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.20 : 48,835.92 = 19,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.20/48,835.92 = 19,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.20x = 48,835.92 × 19,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.20x = 950,448,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,448,581.91/32,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,155.58

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