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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.46, 47,993.31 and 22,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.46, 47,993.31 and 22,664.22 is: 33,968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.46 : 47,993.31 = 22,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.46/47,993.31 = 22,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.46x = 47,993.31 × 22,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.46x = 1,087,730,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,730,936.37/32,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,968.81

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