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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.07, 48,989.16 and 19,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.07, 48,989.16 and 19,147.16 is: 28,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.07 : 48,989.16 = 19,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.07/48,989.16 = 19,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.07x = 48,989.16 × 19,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.07x = 938,003,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,003,284.79/32,664.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,716.67

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