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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.22, 45,104.21 and 22,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.22, 45,104.21 and 22,078.20 is: 30,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.22 : 45,104.21 = 22,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.22/45,104.21 = 22,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.22x = 45,104.21 × 22,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.22x = 995,819,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,819,910.77/32,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,477.24

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