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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.92, 48,937.20 and 19,299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.92, 48,937.20 and 19,299.03 is: 28,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.92 : 48,937.20 = 19,299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.92/48,937.20 = 19,299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.92x = 48,937.20 × 19,299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.92x = 944,440,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,440,490.92/32,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,912.10

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