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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.42, 48,934.86 and 19,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.42, 48,934.86 and 19,388.14 is: 29,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.42 : 48,934.86 = 19,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.42/48,934.86 = 19,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.42x = 48,934.86 × 19,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.42x = 948,755,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,755,916.56/32,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,082.05

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