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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.52, 48,169.80 and 22,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.52, 48,169.80 and 22,126.60 is: 33,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.52 : 48,169.80 = 22,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.52/48,169.80 = 22,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.52x = 48,169.80 × 22,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.52x = 1,065,833,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,833,623.71/32,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,120.46

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