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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.91, 45,184.50 and 22,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.91, 45,184.50 and 22,031.02 is: 30,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.91 : 45,184.50 = 22,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.91/45,184.50 = 22,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.91x = 45,184.50 × 22,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.91x = 995,460,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,460,623.19/32,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,414.40

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