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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.47, 49,246.43 and 19,517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.47, 49,246.43 and 19,517.19 is: 29,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.47 : 49,246.43 = 19,517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.47/49,246.43 = 19,517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.47x = 49,246.43 × 19,517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.47x = 961,151,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,151,833.55/32,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,238.81

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