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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.71, 48,858.28 and 19,446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.71, 48,858.28 and 19,446.85 is: 29,125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.71 : 48,858.28 = 19,446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.71/48,858.28 = 19,446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.71x = 48,858.28 × 19,446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.71x = 950,139,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,139,642.42/32,621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,125.99

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