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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.43, 48,972.09 and 19,491.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.43, 48,972.09 and 19,491.89 is: 29,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.43 : 48,972.09 = 19,491.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.43/48,972.09 = 19,491.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.43x = 48,972.09 × 19,491.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.43x = 954,558,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,558,695.05/32,649.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,236.61

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