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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,680.02, 49,019.97 and 22,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,680.02, 49,019.97 and 22,838.52 is: 34,257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,680.02 : 49,019.97 = 22,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,680.02/49,019.97 = 22,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,680.02x = 49,019.97 × 22,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,680.02x = 1,119,543,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,543,565.24/32,680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,257.74

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