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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.68, 49,291.76 and 22,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.68, 49,291.76 and 22,305.36 is: 33,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.68 : 49,291.76 = 22,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.68/49,291.76 = 22,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.68x = 49,291.76 × 22,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.68x = 1,099,470,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,470,451.83/32,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,457.52

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