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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.52, 45,005.56 and 22,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.52, 45,005.56 and 22,029.68 is: 30,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.52 : 45,005.56 = 22,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.52/45,005.56 = 22,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.52x = 45,005.56 × 22,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.52x = 991,458,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,458,085.02/32,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,358.33

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