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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.76, 48,716.46 and 22,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.76, 48,716.46 and 22,017 is: 33,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.76 : 48,716.46 = 22,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.76/48,716.46 = 22,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.76x = 48,716.46 × 22,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.76x = 1,072,590,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,590,299.82/32,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.34

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