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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.99, 45,059.72 and 22,045.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.99, 45,059.72 and 22,045.97 is: 30,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.99 : 45,059.72 = 22,045.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.99/45,059.72 = 22,045.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.99x = 45,059.72 × 22,045.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.99x = 993,385,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,385,528.92/32,641.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.75

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