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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.44, 45,141.69 and 22,105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.44, 45,141.69 and 22,105.43 is: 30,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.44 : 45,141.69 = 22,105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.44/45,141.69 = 22,105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.44x = 45,141.69 × 22,105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.44x = 997,876,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,876,242.67/32,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.75

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