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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.21, 45,095.93 and 22,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.21, 45,095.93 and 22,072.20 is: 30,468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.21 : 45,095.93 = 22,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.21/45,095.93 = 22,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.21x = 45,095.93 × 22,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.21x = 995,366,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,366,386.15/32,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,468.96

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