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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.73, 48,978.72 and 19,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.73, 48,978.72 and 19,326.71 is: 28,953.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.73 : 48,978.72 = 19,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.73/48,978.72 = 19,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.73x = 48,978.72 × 19,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.73x = 946,597,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,597,272.72/32,693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,953.48

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