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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.80, 48,923.70 and 22,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.80, 48,923.70 and 22,247.80 is: 33,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.80 : 48,923.70 = 22,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.80/48,923.70 = 22,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.80x = 48,923.70 × 22,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.80x = 1,088,444,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,444,692.86/32,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,371.70

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