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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.07, 45,023.95 and 22,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.07, 45,023.95 and 22,020.05 is: 30,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.07 : 45,023.95 = 22,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.07/45,023.95 = 22,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.07x = 45,023.95 × 22,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.07x = 991,429,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,429,770.28/32,616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,396.97

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