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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.58, 48,920.60 and 19,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.58, 48,920.60 and 19,457.28 is: 29,169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.58 : 48,920.60 = 19,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.58/48,920.60 = 19,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.58x = 48,920.60 × 19,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.58x = 951,861,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,861,714.68/32,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,169.07

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