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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.39, 48,411.68 and 22,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.39, 48,411.68 and 22,892.76 is: 34,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.39 : 48,411.68 = 22,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.39/48,411.68 = 22,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.39x = 48,411.68 × 22,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.39x = 1,108,276,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,276,856.97/32,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,332.82

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