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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.02, 48,716.84 and 22,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.02, 48,716.84 and 22,017.25 is: 33,023.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.02 : 48,716.84 = 22,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.02/48,716.84 = 22,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.02x = 48,716.84 × 22,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.02x = 1,072,610,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,610,735.40/32,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,023.71

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