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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.76, 49,281.12 and 22,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.76, 49,281.12 and 22,318.32 is: 33,478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.76 : 49,281.12 = 22,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.76/49,281.12 = 22,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.76x = 49,281.12 × 22,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.76x = 1,099,871,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,871,806.12/32,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,478.83

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