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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.93, 45,136.86 and 22,101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.93, 45,136.86 and 22,101.92 is: 30,509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.93 : 45,136.86 = 22,101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.93/45,136.86 = 22,101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.93x = 45,136.86 × 22,101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.93x = 997,611,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,611,268.77/32,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,509.92

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