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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,691.73, 48,975.73 and 19,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,691.73, 48,975.73 and 19,324.71 is: 28,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,691.73 : 48,975.73 = 19,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,691.73/48,975.73 = 19,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,691.73x = 48,975.73 × 19,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,691.73x = 946,441,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,441,779.29/32,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,950.50

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