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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.74, 45,006.56 and 22,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.74, 45,006.56 and 22,414.90 is: 30,918.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.74 : 45,006.56 = 22,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.74/45,006.56 = 22,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.74x = 45,006.56 × 22,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.74x = 1,008,817,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,817,541.74/32,628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,918.07

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