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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.80, 48,977.70 and 19,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.80, 48,977.70 and 19,497.40 is: 29,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.80 : 48,977.70 = 19,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.80/48,977.70 = 19,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.80x = 48,977.70 × 19,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.80x = 954,937,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,937,807.98/32,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,246.10

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