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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.08, 48,915.10 and 19,109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.08, 48,915.10 and 19,109.77 is: 28,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.08 : 48,915.10 = 19,109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.08/48,915.10 = 19,109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.08x = 48,915.10 × 19,109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.08x = 934,756,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,756,310.53/32,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,663.76

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