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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,139.98, 48,126.90 and 22,175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,139.98, 48,126.90 and 22,175.45 is: 33,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,139.98 : 48,126.90 = 22,175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,139.98/48,126.90 = 22,175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,139.98x = 48,126.90 × 22,175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,139.98x = 1,067,235,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,235,664.61/32,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,205.86

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