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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,713.68, 45,158.34 and 22,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,713.68, 45,158.34 and 22,117.56 is: 30,531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,713.68 : 45,158.34 = 22,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,713.68/45,158.34 = 22,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,713.68x = 45,158.34 × 22,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,713.68x = 998,792,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,792,294.45/32,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,531.33

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