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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.24, 45,023.12 and 22,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.24, 45,023.12 and 22,013.72 is: 30,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.24 : 45,023.12 = 22,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.24/45,023.12 = 22,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.24x = 45,023.12 × 22,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.24x = 991,126,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,126,357.21/32,609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,394.03

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