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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.40, 48,368.97 and 25,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.40, 48,368.97 and 25,601.46 is: 38,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.40 : 48,368.97 = 25,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.40/48,368.97 = 25,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.40x = 48,368.97 × 25,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.40x = 1,238,316,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,316,250.70/32,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,430.29

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