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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.16, 48,637.84 and 22,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.16, 48,637.84 and 22,332.12 is: 33,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.16 : 48,637.84 = 22,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.16/48,637.84 = 22,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.16x = 48,637.84 × 22,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.16x = 1,086,186,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,186,079.42/32,421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,502.38

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