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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.02, 48,965.93 and 22,137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.02, 48,965.93 and 22,137.10 is: 33,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.02 : 48,965.93 = 22,137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.02/48,965.93 = 22,137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.02x = 48,965.93 × 22,137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.02x = 1,083,963,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,963,538.92/32,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.22

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