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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,714.64, 45,100.85 and 22,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,714.64, 45,100.85 and 22,087.44 is: 30,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,714.64 : 45,100.85 = 22,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,714.64/45,100.85 = 22,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,714.64x = 45,100.85 × 22,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,714.64x = 996,162,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,162,318.32/32,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,450.05

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