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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.64, 45,098.09 and 22,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.64, 45,098.09 and 22,085.44 is: 30,447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.64 : 45,098.09 = 22,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.64/45,098.09 = 22,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.64x = 45,098.09 × 22,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.64x = 996,011,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,011,160.81/32,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,447.29

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