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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.96, 48,994.08 and 22,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.96, 48,994.08 and 22,823.36 is: 34,224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.96 : 48,994.08 = 22,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.96/48,994.08 = 22,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.96x = 48,994.08 × 22,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.96x = 1,118,209,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,209,525.71/32,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,224.31

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