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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.67, 48,204.15 and 22,765.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.67, 48,204.15 and 22,765.06 is: 34,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.67 : 48,204.15 = 22,765.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.67/48,204.15 = 22,765.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.67x = 48,204.15 × 22,765.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.67x = 1,097,370,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,370,367.00/32,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,109.84

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