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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.30, 48,897.45 and 22,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.30, 48,897.45 and 22,230.30 is: 33,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.30 : 48,897.45 = 22,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.30/48,897.45 = 22,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.30x = 48,897.45 × 22,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.30x = 1,087,004,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,004,982.74/32,598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,345.45

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