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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.07, 48,961.52 and 22,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.07, 48,961.52 and 22,134.16 is: 33,178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.07 : 48,961.52 = 22,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.07/48,961.52 = 22,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.07x = 48,961.52 × 22,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.07x = 1,083,721,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,721,816.73/32,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.82

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