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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.16, 48,377.74 and 22,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.16, 48,377.74 and 22,725.09 is: 34,087.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.16 : 48,377.74 = 22,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.16/48,377.74 = 22,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.16x = 48,377.74 × 22,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.16x = 1,099,388,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,388,495.50/32,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,087.28

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