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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.92, 48,877.20 and 22,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.92, 48,877.20 and 22,060.24 is: 33,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.92 : 48,877.20 = 22,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.92/48,877.20 = 22,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.92x = 48,877.20 × 22,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.92x = 1,078,242,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,242,762.53/32,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,089.22

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