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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.35, 48,607.74 and 22,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.35, 48,607.74 and 22,356.58 is: 33,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.35 : 48,607.74 = 22,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.35/48,607.74 = 22,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.35x = 48,607.74 × 22,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.35x = 1,086,702,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,702,827.93/32,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,565.75

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