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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.28, 48,046.50 and 22,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.28, 48,046.50 and 22,044.15 is: 32,996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.28 : 48,046.50 = 22,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.28/48,046.50 = 22,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.28x = 48,046.50 × 22,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.28x = 1,059,144,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,144,252.98/32,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,996.92

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