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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.65, 48,371.00 and 22,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.65, 48,371.00 and 22,720.59 is: 34,080.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.65 : 48,371.00 = 22,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.65/48,371.00 = 22,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.65x = 48,371.00 × 22,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.65x = 1,099,017,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,017,545.29/32,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,080.54

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