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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.23, 49,279.37 and 22,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.23, 49,279.37 and 22,297.04 is: 33,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.23 : 49,279.37 = 22,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.23/49,279.37 = 22,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.23x = 49,279.37 × 22,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.23x = 1,098,783,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,783,726.18/32,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,445.23

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