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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.40, 48,320.10 and 22,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.40, 48,320.10 and 22,371.90 is: 33,557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.40 : 48,320.10 = 22,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.40/48,320.10 = 22,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.40x = 48,320.10 × 22,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.40x = 1,081,012,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,012,445.19/32,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,557.85

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