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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,584.53, 45,014.09 and 22,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,584.53, 45,014.09 and 22,020.51 is: 30,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,584.53 : 45,014.09 = 22,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,584.53/45,014.09 = 22,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,584.53x = 45,014.09 × 22,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,584.53x = 991,233,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,233,108.88/32,584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,420.36

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