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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.49, 48,412.35 and 22,888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.49, 48,412.35 and 22,888.22 is: 34,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.49 : 48,412.35 = 22,888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.49/48,412.35 = 22,888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.49x = 48,412.35 × 22,888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.49x = 1,108,072,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,072,275.46/32,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,384.96

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