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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,718.48, 45,127.08 and 22,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,718.48, 45,127.08 and 22,097.04 is: 30,477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,718.48 : 45,127.08 = 22,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,718.48/45,127.08 = 22,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,718.48x = 45,127.08 × 22,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,718.48x = 997,174,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,174,891.84/32,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,477.42

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