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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.59, 45,079.88 and 22,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.59, 45,079.88 and 22,060.58 is: 30,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.59 : 45,079.88 = 22,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.59/45,079.88 = 22,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.59x = 45,079.88 × 22,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.59x = 994,487,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,487,963.43/32,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.90

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