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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,688.42, 49,032.66 and 22,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,688.42, 49,032.66 and 22,846.92 is: 34,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,688.42 : 49,032.66 = 22,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,688.42/49,032.66 = 22,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,688.42x = 49,032.66 × 22,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,688.42x = 1,120,245,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,245,260.41/32,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,270.40

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