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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.79, 48,193.13 and 22,020.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.79, 48,193.13 and 22,020.59 is: 33,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.79 : 48,193.13 = 22,020.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.79/48,193.13 = 22,020.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.79x = 48,193.13 × 22,020.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.79x = 1,061,241,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,241,156.55/32,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,018.51

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