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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,644.58, 45,063.30 and 22,048.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,644.58, 45,063.30 and 22,048.56 is: 30,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,644.58 : 45,063.30 = 22,048.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,644.58/45,063.30 = 22,048.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,644.58x = 45,063.30 × 22,048.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,644.58x = 993,580,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,580,873.85/32,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,436.32

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