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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.80, 48,008.70 and 22,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.80, 48,008.70 and 22,156.20 is: 33,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.80 : 48,008.70 = 22,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.80/48,008.70 = 22,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.80x = 48,008.70 × 22,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.80x = 1,063,690,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,690,358.94/32,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,234.30

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