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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.98, 48,132.90 and 22,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.98, 48,132.90 and 22,179.45 is: 33,211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.98 : 48,132.90 = 22,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.98/48,132.90 = 22,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.98x = 48,132.90 × 22,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.98x = 1,067,561,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,561,248.91/32,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,211.86

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