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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.46, 48,252.81 and 22,191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.46, 48,252.81 and 22,191.57 is: 33,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.46 : 48,252.81 = 22,191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.46/48,252.81 = 22,191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.46x = 48,252.81 × 22,191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.46x = 1,070,805,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,805,610.81/32,210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.03

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