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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.46, 45,028.98 and 22,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.46, 45,028.98 and 22,422.96 is: 30,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.46 : 45,028.98 = 22,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.46/45,028.98 = 22,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.46x = 45,028.98 × 22,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.46x = 1,009,683,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,683,017.38/32,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,957.19

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