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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.45, 48,033.31 and 22,650.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.45, 48,033.31 and 22,650.93 is: 33,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.45 : 48,033.31 = 22,650.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.45/48,033.31 = 22,650.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.45x = 48,033.31 × 22,650.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.45x = 1,087,999,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,999,142.48/32,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,957.05

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