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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.16, 48,922.02 and 19,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.16, 48,922.02 and 19,464 is: 29,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.16 : 48,922.02 = 19,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.16/48,922.02 = 19,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.16x = 48,922.02 × 19,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.16x = 952,218,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,218,197.28/32,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,174.10

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