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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,778.54, 49,171.05 and 22,397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,778.54, 49,171.05 and 22,397.58 is: 33,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,778.54 : 49,171.05 = 22,397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,778.54/49,171.05 = 22,397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,778.54x = 49,171.05 × 22,397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,778.54x = 1,101,312,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,312,526.06/32,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,598.58

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