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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.84, 48,156.66 and 22,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.84, 48,156.66 and 22,195.32 is: 33,235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.84 : 48,156.66 = 22,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.84/48,156.66 = 22,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.84x = 48,156.66 × 22,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.84x = 1,068,852,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,852,478.83/32,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,235.63

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