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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.24, 48,023.10 and 22,178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.24, 48,023.10 and 22,178.76 is: 33,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.24 : 48,023.10 = 22,178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.24/48,023.10 = 22,178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.24x = 48,023.10 × 22,178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.24x = 1,065,092,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,092,809.36/32,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,214.36

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