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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,688.68, 45,107.34 and 22,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,688.68, 45,107.34 and 22,092.56 is: 30,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,688.68 : 45,107.34 = 22,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,688.68/45,107.34 = 22,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,688.68x = 45,107.34 × 22,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,688.68x = 996,536,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,536,615.39/32,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,485.68

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