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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.64, 48,258.12 and 22,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.64, 48,258.12 and 22,355.18 is: 33,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.64 : 48,258.12 = 22,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.64/48,258.12 = 22,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.64x = 48,258.12 × 22,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.64x = 1,078,818,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,818,959.06/32,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,493.67

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