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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.68, 48,988.66 and 19,164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.68, 48,988.66 and 19,164.54 is: 28,737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.68 : 48,988.66 = 19,164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.68/48,988.66 = 19,164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.68x = 48,988.66 × 19,164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.68x = 938,845,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,845,134.12/32,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,737.51

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