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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.30, 48,940.62 and 19,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.30, 48,940.62 and 19,301.32 is: 28,915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.30 : 48,940.62 = 19,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.30/48,940.62 = 19,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.30x = 48,940.62 × 19,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.30x = 944,618,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,618,567.62/32,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,915.45

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