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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.08, 45,031.20 and 22,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.08, 45,031.20 and 22,036.88 is: 30,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.08 : 45,031.20 = 22,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.08/45,031.20 = 22,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.08x = 45,031.20 × 22,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.08x = 992,347,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,347,150.66/32,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,380.38

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