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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.82, 45,096.73 and 22,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.82, 45,096.73 and 22,072.81 is: 30,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.82 : 45,096.73 = 22,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.82/45,096.73 = 22,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.82x = 45,096.73 × 22,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.82x = 995,411,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,411,327.43/32,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,469.77

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