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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.40, 49,094.10 and 22,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.40, 49,094.10 and 22,231.80 is: 33,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.40 : 49,094.10 = 22,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.40/49,094.10 = 22,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.40x = 49,094.10 × 22,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.40x = 1,091,450,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,450,212.38/32,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,347.70

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