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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.77, 45,098.27 and 22,085.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.77, 45,098.27 and 22,085.57 is: 30,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.77 : 45,098.27 = 22,085.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.77/45,098.27 = 22,085.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.77x = 45,098.27 × 22,085.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.77x = 996,020,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,020,998.96/32,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,447.47

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