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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,139.04, 48,282.56 and 22,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,139.04, 48,282.56 and 22,802.24 is: 34,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,139.04 : 48,282.56 = 22,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,139.04/48,282.56 = 22,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,139.04x = 48,282.56 × 22,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,139.04x = 1,100,950,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,950,520.93/32,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,255.86

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