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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.23, 49,242.87 and 22,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.23, 49,242.87 and 22,292.78 is: 33,440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.23 : 49,242.87 = 22,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.23/49,242.87 = 22,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.23x = 49,242.87 × 22,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.23x = 1,097,760,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,760,221.26/32,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,440.54

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