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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.99, 48,302.73 and 23,314.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.99, 48,302.73 and 23,314.23 is: 34,950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.99 : 48,302.73 = 23,314.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.99/48,302.73 = 23,314.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.99x = 48,302.73 × 23,314.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.99x = 1,126,140,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,140,956.85/32,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,950.54

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