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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.48, 49,431.36 and 19,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.48, 49,431.36 and 19,117.44 is: 28,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.48 : 49,431.36 = 19,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.48/49,431.36 = 19,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.48x = 49,431.36 × 19,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.48x = 945,001,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,001,058.92/32,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,667.25

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