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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.24, 45,139.56 and 22,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.24, 45,139.56 and 22,106 is: 30,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.24 : 45,139.56 = 22,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.24/45,139.56 = 22,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.24x = 45,139.56 × 22,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.24x = 997,855,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,855,113.36/32,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.57

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