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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.59, 48,159.29 and 22,197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.59, 48,159.29 and 22,197.08 is: 33,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.59 : 48,159.29 = 22,197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.59/48,159.29 = 22,197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.59x = 48,159.29 × 22,197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.59x = 1,068,995,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,995,261.09/32,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.26

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