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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.80, 48,220.14 and 22,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.80, 48,220.14 and 22,038.60 is: 33,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.80 : 48,220.14 = 22,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.80/48,220.14 = 22,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.80x = 48,220.14 × 22,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.80x = 1,062,704,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,704,377.40/32,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,045.52

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