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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.51, 45,001.42 and 22,026.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.51, 45,001.42 and 22,026.69 is: 30,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.51 : 45,001.42 = 22,026.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.51/45,001.42 = 22,026.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.51x = 45,001.42 × 22,026.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.51x = 991,232,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,232,272.83/32,655.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,354.21

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