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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.31, 48,285.23 and 22,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.31, 48,285.23 and 22,879.62 is: 34,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.31 : 48,285.23 = 22,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.31/48,285.23 = 22,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.31x = 48,285.23 × 22,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.31x = 1,104,747,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,747,599.61/32,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,286.25

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