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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.82, 48,072.47 and 22,699.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.82, 48,072.47 and 22,699.91 is: 34,056.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.82 : 48,072.47 = 22,699.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.82/48,072.47 = 22,699.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.82x = 48,072.47 × 22,699.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.82x = 1,091,240,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,240,876.85/32,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,056.77

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