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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.74, 45,003.80 and 22,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.74, 45,003.80 and 22,412.90 is: 30,915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.74 : 45,003.80 = 22,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.74/45,003.80 = 22,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.74x = 45,003.80 × 22,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.74x = 1,008,665,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,665,669.02/32,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,915.31

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