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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.16, 49,273.44 and 22,293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.16, 49,273.44 and 22,293.06 is: 33,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.16 : 49,273.44 = 22,293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.16/49,273.44 = 22,293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.16x = 49,273.44 × 22,293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.16x = 1,098,455,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,455,754.33/32,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,439.39

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