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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.44, 48,875.76 and 19,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.44, 48,875.76 and 19,438.08 is: 29,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.44 : 48,875.76 = 19,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.44/48,875.76 = 19,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.44x = 48,875.76 × 19,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.44x = 950,050,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,050,932.94/32,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,137.80

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