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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.59, 48,160.78 and 22,198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.59, 48,160.78 and 22,198.08 is: 33,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.59 : 48,160.78 = 22,198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.59/48,160.78 = 22,198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.59x = 48,160.78 × 22,198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.59x = 1,069,076,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,076,847.30/32,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,239.76

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