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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.40, 48,002.10 and 22,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.40, 48,002.10 and 22,159.90 is: 33,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.40 : 48,002.10 = 22,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.40/48,002.10 = 22,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.40x = 48,002.10 × 22,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.40x = 1,063,721,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,721,735.79/32,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,239.85

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