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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.42, 49,263.21 and 22,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.42, 49,263.21 and 22,270.14 is: 33,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.42 : 49,263.21 = 22,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.42/49,263.21 = 22,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.42x = 49,263.21 × 22,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.42x = 1,097,098,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,098,583.55/32,826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,421.21

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