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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.48, 45,082.44 and 22,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.48, 45,082.44 and 22,062.48 is: 30,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.48 : 45,082.44 = 22,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.48/45,082.44 = 22,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.48x = 45,082.44 × 22,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.48x = 994,630,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,630,430.85/32,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,455.50

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