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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.22, 45,153.86 and 22,637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.22, 45,153.86 and 22,637.48 is: 31,234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.22 : 45,153.86 = 22,637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.22/45,153.86 = 22,637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.22x = 45,153.86 × 22,637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.22x = 1,022,169,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,169,263.72/32,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,234.91

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