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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.78, 48,938.36 and 19,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.78, 48,938.36 and 19,131.04 is: 28,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.78 : 48,938.36 = 19,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.78/48,938.36 = 19,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.78x = 48,938.36 × 19,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.78x = 936,241,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,241,722.69/32,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,687.59

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