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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.80, 48,011.70 and 22,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.80, 48,011.70 and 22,158.20 is: 33,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.80 : 48,011.70 = 22,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.80/48,011.70 = 22,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.80x = 48,011.70 × 22,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.80x = 1,063,852,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,852,850.94/32,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,237.30

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