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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,675.90, 45,106.54 and 22,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,675.90, 45,106.54 and 22,079.88 is: 30,479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,675.90 : 45,106.54 = 22,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,675.90/45,106.54 = 22,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,675.90x = 45,106.54 × 22,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,675.90x = 995,946,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,946,935.22/32,675.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,479.56

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