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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.84, 47,904.92 and 22,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.84, 47,904.92 and 22,175.32 is: 33,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.84 : 47,904.92 = 22,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.84/47,904.92 = 22,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.84x = 47,904.92 × 22,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.84x = 1,062,306,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,306,930.57/32,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.63

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