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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.83, 48,153.67 and 22,193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.83, 48,153.67 and 22,193.33 is: 33,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.83 : 48,153.67 = 22,193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.83/48,153.67 = 22,193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.83x = 48,153.67 × 22,193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.83x = 1,068,689,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,689,992.77/32,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,232.65

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