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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.37, 47,979.68 and 22,655.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.37, 47,979.68 and 22,655.15 is: 33,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.37 : 47,979.68 = 22,655.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.37/47,979.68 = 22,655.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.37x = 47,979.68 × 22,655.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.37x = 1,086,986,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,986,494.18/32,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,955.20

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