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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.17, 48,203.40 and 22,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.17, 48,203.40 and 22,764.56 is: 34,109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.17 : 48,203.40 = 22,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.17/48,203.40 = 22,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.17x = 48,203.40 × 22,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.17x = 1,097,329,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,329,191.50/32,171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,109.09

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