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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.72, 45,012.78 and 22,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.72, 45,012.78 and 22,006.20 is: 30,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.72 : 45,012.78 = 22,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.72/45,012.78 = 22,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.72x = 45,012.78 × 22,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.72x = 990,560,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,560,239.24/32,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,383.68

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