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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.22, 45,005.09 and 20,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.22, 45,005.09 and 20,668.62 is: 28,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.22 : 45,005.09 = 20,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.22/45,005.09 = 20,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.22x = 45,005.09 × 20,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.22x = 930,193,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,193,103.28/32,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,512.35

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