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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.96, 48,115.76 and 22,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.96, 48,115.76 and 22,602.73 is: 33,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.96 : 48,115.76 = 22,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.96/48,115.76 = 22,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.96x = 48,115.76 × 22,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.96x = 1,087,547,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,547,738.89/32,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,909.61

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