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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.56, 45,071.40 and 22,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.56, 45,071.40 and 22,593.24 is: 31,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.56 : 45,071.40 = 22,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.56/45,071.40 = 22,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.56x = 45,071.40 × 22,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.56x = 1,018,308,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,308,957.34/32,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,170.92

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