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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.52, 45,034.44 and 22,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.52, 45,034.44 and 22,566.32 is: 31,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.52 : 45,034.44 = 22,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.52/45,034.44 = 22,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.52x = 45,034.44 × 22,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.52x = 1,016,261,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,261,584.06/32,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,134.02

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