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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.42, 45,093.42 and 22,070.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.42, 45,093.42 and 22,070.41 is: 30,466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.42 : 45,093.42 = 22,070.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.42/45,093.42 = 22,070.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.42x = 45,093.42 × 22,070.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.42x = 995,230,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,230,154.97/32,666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,466.46

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