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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.12, 48,029.88 and 22,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.12, 48,029.88 and 22,137.44 is: 33,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.12 : 48,029.88 = 22,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.12/48,029.88 = 22,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.12x = 48,029.88 × 22,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.12x = 1,063,258,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,258,586.71/32,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,197.66

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