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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.07, 48,987.66 and 19,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.07, 48,987.66 and 19,146.16 is: 28,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.07 : 48,987.66 = 19,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.07/48,987.66 = 19,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.07x = 48,987.66 × 19,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.07x = 937,925,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,925,586.68/32,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,715.17

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