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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.28, 48,344.65 and 32,360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.28, 48,344.65 and 32,360.30 is: 48,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.28 : 48,344.65 = 32,360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.28/48,344.65 = 32,360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.28x = 48,344.65 × 32,360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.28x = 1,564,447,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,447,377.40/32,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,252.23

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