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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.16, 48,937.58 and 19,299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.16, 48,937.58 and 19,299.27 is: 28,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.16 : 48,937.58 = 19,299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.16/48,937.58 = 19,299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.16x = 48,937.58 × 19,299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.16x = 944,459,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,459,569.57/32,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,912.48

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