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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.87, 45,011.48 and 22,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.87, 45,011.48 and 22,549.68 is: 31,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.87 : 45,011.48 = 22,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.87/45,011.48 = 22,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.87x = 45,011.48 × 22,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.87x = 1,014,994,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,994,357.58/32,624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,111.07

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