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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.22, 45,156.62 and 22,639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.22, 45,156.62 and 22,639.48 is: 31,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.22 : 45,156.62 = 22,639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.22/45,156.62 = 22,639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.22x = 45,156.62 × 22,639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.22x = 1,022,322,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,322,395.36/32,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,237.68

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