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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.91, 48,391.48 and 22,879.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.91, 48,391.48 and 22,879.21 is: 34,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.91 : 48,391.48 = 22,879.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.91/48,391.48 = 22,879.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.91x = 48,391.48 × 22,879.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.91x = 1,107,158,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,158,702.79/32,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,312.51

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