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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.68, 48,981.17 and 19,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.68, 48,981.17 and 19,159.54 is: 28,730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.68 : 48,981.17 = 19,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.68/48,981.17 = 19,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.68x = 48,981.17 × 19,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.68x = 938,456,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,456,685.86/32,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,730.01

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