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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.91, 48,204.51 and 22,765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.91, 48,204.51 and 22,765.32 is: 34,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.91 : 48,204.51 = 22,765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.91/48,204.51 = 22,765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.91x = 48,204.51 × 22,765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.91x = 1,097,391,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,391,095.59/32,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,110.23

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