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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.66, 48,942.83 and 19,302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.66, 48,942.83 and 19,302.77 is: 28,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.66 : 48,942.83 = 19,302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.66/48,942.83 = 19,302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.66x = 48,942.83 × 19,302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.66x = 944,732,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,732,361.25/32,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,917.73

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