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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.28, 47,986.80 and 22,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.28, 47,986.80 and 22,636.40 is: 33,895.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.28 : 47,986.80 = 22,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.28/47,986.80 = 22,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.28x = 47,986.80 × 22,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.28x = 1,086,248,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,248,399.52/32,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,895.18

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