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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.68, 48,979.67 and 19,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.68, 48,979.67 and 19,158.54 is: 28,728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.68 : 48,979.67 = 19,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.68/48,979.67 = 19,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.68x = 48,979.67 × 19,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.68x = 938,378,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,378,944.88/32,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,728.51

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