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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.67, 48,942.84 and 19,302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.67, 48,942.84 and 19,302.78 is: 28,917.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.67 : 48,942.84 = 19,302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.67/48,942.84 = 19,302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.67x = 48,942.84 × 19,302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.67x = 944,732,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,732,873.10/32,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,917.74

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