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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.68, 45,005.12 and 22,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.68, 45,005.12 and 22,922.40 is: 31,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.68 : 45,005.12 = 22,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.68/45,005.12 = 22,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.68x = 45,005.12 × 22,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.68x = 1,031,625,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,625,362.69/32,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,633.62

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