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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.54, 45,079.80 and 22,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.54, 45,079.80 and 22,060.53 is: 30,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.54 : 45,079.80 = 22,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.54/45,079.80 = 22,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.54x = 45,079.80 × 22,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.54x = 994,484,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,484,280.29/32,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.84

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