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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,690.68, 45,077.03 and 22,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,690.68, 45,077.03 and 22,601.58 is: 31,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,690.68 : 45,077.03 = 22,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,690.68/45,077.03 = 22,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,690.68x = 45,077.03 × 22,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,690.68x = 1,018,812,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,812,219.54/32,690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,165.22

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