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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.91, 45,036.21 and 22,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.91, 45,036.21 and 22,044.09 is: 30,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.91 : 45,036.21 = 22,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.91/45,036.21 = 22,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.91x = 45,036.21 × 22,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.91x = 992,782,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,782,266.50/32,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,385.49

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