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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.05, 45,106.88 and 22,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.05, 45,106.88 and 22,083.23 is: 30,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.05 : 45,106.88 = 22,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.05/45,106.88 = 22,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.05x = 45,106.88 × 22,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.05x = 996,105,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,105,607.97/32,712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,450.72

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