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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,644.58, 45,063.31 and 22,048.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,644.58, 45,063.31 and 22,048.57 is: 30,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,644.58 : 45,063.31 = 22,048.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,644.58/45,063.31 = 22,048.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,644.58x = 45,063.31 × 22,048.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,644.58x = 993,581,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,581,544.97/32,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,436.34

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