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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.72, 48,090.68 and 22,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.72, 48,090.68 and 22,224.08 is: 33,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.72 : 48,090.68 = 22,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.72/48,090.68 = 22,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.72x = 48,090.68 × 22,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.72x = 1,068,771,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,771,119.57/32,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.86

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