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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.87, 45,012.85 and 22,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.87, 45,012.85 and 22,550.68 is: 31,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.87 : 45,012.85 = 22,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.87/45,012.85 = 22,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.87x = 45,012.85 × 22,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.87x = 1,015,070,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,070,376.24/32,625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,112.44

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