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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.44, 49,306.50 and 22,380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.44, 49,306.50 and 22,380.48 is: 33,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.44 : 49,306.50 = 22,380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.44/49,306.50 = 22,380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.44x = 49,306.50 × 22,380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.44x = 1,103,503,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,503,137.12/32,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,535.58

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