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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.57, 48,012.86 and 22,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.57, 48,012.86 and 22,677.24 is: 33,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.57 : 48,012.86 = 22,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.57/48,012.86 = 22,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.57x = 48,012.86 × 22,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.57x = 1,088,798,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,798,795.86/32,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,988.25

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