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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.76, 48,036.06 and 22,712.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.76, 48,036.06 and 22,712.88 is: 34,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.76 : 48,036.06 = 22,712.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.76/48,036.06 = 22,712.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.76x = 48,036.06 × 22,712.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.76x = 1,091,037,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,037,266.45/32,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,081.32

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