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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.22, 49,297.38 and 22,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.22, 49,297.38 and 22,309.12 is: 33,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.22 : 49,297.38 = 22,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.22/49,297.38 = 22,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.22x = 49,297.38 × 22,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.22x = 1,099,781,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,781,166.11/32,865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,463.37

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