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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.99, 45,062.48 and 22,047.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.99, 45,062.48 and 22,047.97 is: 30,435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.99 : 45,062.48 = 22,047.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.99/45,062.48 = 22,047.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.99x = 45,062.48 × 22,047.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.99x = 993,536,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,536,207.17/32,643.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,435.50

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