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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.80, 48,161.70 and 22,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.80, 48,161.70 and 22,258.20 is: 33,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.80 : 48,161.70 = 22,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.80/48,161.70 = 22,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.80x = 48,161.70 × 22,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.80x = 1,071,992,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,992,750.94/32,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,387.30

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