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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,636.52, 48,970.08 and 22,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,636.52, 48,970.08 and 22,656.60 is: 33,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,636.52 : 48,970.08 = 22,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,636.52/48,970.08 = 22,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,636.52x = 48,970.08 × 22,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,636.52x = 1,109,495,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,495,514.53/32,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.52

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