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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.52, 45,168.36 and 22,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.52, 45,168.36 and 22,523.40 is: 31,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.52 : 45,168.36 = 22,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.52/45,168.36 = 22,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.52x = 45,168.36 × 22,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.52x = 1,017,345,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,345,039.62/32,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,094.81

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