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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,222, 132,333.72 and 32,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,222, 132,333.72 and 32,818 is: 49,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,222 : 132,333.72 = 32,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,222/132,333.72 = 32,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,222x = 132,333.72 × 32,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,222x = 4,342,928,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,928,022.96/88,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,227.27

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