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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.09, 49,467.83 and 22,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.09, 49,467.83 and 22,437.53 is: 33,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.09 : 49,467.83 = 22,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.09/49,467.83 = 22,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.09x = 49,467.83 × 22,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.09x = 1,109,935,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,935,919.66/32,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,637.39

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