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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.54, 48,359.09 and 22,712.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.54, 48,359.09 and 22,712.66 is: 34,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.54 : 48,359.09 = 22,712.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.54/48,359.09 = 22,712.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.54x = 48,359.09 × 22,712.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.54x = 1,098,363,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,363,569.08/32,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,068.84

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