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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.41, 45,038.28 and 22,045.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.41, 45,038.28 and 22,045.59 is: 30,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.41 : 45,038.28 = 22,045.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.41/45,038.28 = 22,045.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.41x = 45,038.28 × 22,045.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.41x = 992,895,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,895,455.19/32,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,387.56

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