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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.08, 48,158.54 and 22,196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.08, 48,158.54 and 22,196.58 is: 33,237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.08 : 48,158.54 = 22,196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.08/48,158.54 = 22,196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.08x = 48,158.54 × 22,196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.08x = 1,068,954,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,954,885.79/32,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,237.53

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