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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.22, 45,155.23 and 22,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.22, 45,155.23 and 22,638.48 is: 31,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.22 : 45,155.23 = 22,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.22/45,155.23 = 22,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.22x = 45,155.23 × 22,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.22x = 1,022,245,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,245,771.25/32,726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,236.29

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