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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.48, 47,988.81 and 22,661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.48, 47,988.81 and 22,661.22 is: 33,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.48 : 47,988.81 = 22,661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.48/47,988.81 = 22,661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.48x = 47,988.81 × 22,661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.48x = 1,087,484,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,484,980.95/32,018.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,964.30

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