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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.52, 45,002.80 and 22,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.52, 45,002.80 and 22,027.68 is: 30,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.52 : 45,002.80 = 22,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.52/45,002.80 = 22,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.52x = 45,002.80 × 22,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.52x = 991,307,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,307,277.50/32,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,355.57

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