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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.43, 49,347.90 and 22,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.43, 49,347.90 and 22,231.52 is: 33,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.43 : 49,347.90 = 22,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.43/49,347.90 = 22,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.43x = 49,347.90 × 22,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.43x = 1,097,078,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,078,825.81/32,869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,376.87

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