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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.80, 48,272.70 and 22,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.80, 48,272.70 and 22,332.20 is: 33,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.80 : 48,272.70 = 22,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.80/48,272.70 = 22,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.80x = 48,272.70 × 22,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.80x = 1,078,035,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,035,590.94/32,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,498.30

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