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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.32, 45,096.04 and 22,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.32, 45,096.04 and 22,072.30 is: 30,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.32 : 45,096.04 = 22,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.32/45,096.04 = 22,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.32x = 45,096.04 × 22,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.32x = 995,373,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,373,492.21/32,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,469.08

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