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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.23, 45,148.28 and 22,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.23, 45,148.28 and 22,110.21 is: 30,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.23 : 45,148.28 = 22,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.23/45,148.28 = 22,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.23x = 45,148.28 × 22,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.23x = 998,237,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,237,841.39/32,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.34

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