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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.40, 48,911.10 and 19,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.40, 48,911.10 and 19,474.60 is: 29,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.40 : 48,911.10 = 19,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.40/48,911.10 = 19,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.40x = 48,911.10 × 19,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.40x = 952,524,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,524,108.06/32,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,211.90

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