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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,391.64, 48,632.24 and 22,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,391.64, 48,632.24 and 22,372.90 is: 33,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,391.64 : 48,632.24 = 22,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,391.64/48,632.24 = 22,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,391.64x = 48,632.24 × 22,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,391.64x = 1,088,044,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,044,242.30/32,391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,590.28

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