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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.65, 48,796.84 and 22,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.65, 48,796.84 and 22,440.24 is: 33,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.65 : 48,796.84 = 22,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.65/48,796.84 = 22,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.65x = 48,796.84 × 22,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.65x = 1,095,012,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,012,828.89/32,573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,616.52

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