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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.74, 48,821.42 and 22,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.74, 48,821.42 and 22,086.97 is: 33,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.74 : 48,821.42 = 22,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.74/48,821.42 = 22,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.74x = 48,821.42 × 22,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.74x = 1,078,317,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,317,172.06/32,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,128.29

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