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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.57, 45,204.98 and 22,101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.57, 45,204.98 and 22,101.75 is: 30,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.57 : 45,204.98 = 22,101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.57/45,204.98 = 22,101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.57x = 45,204.98 × 22,101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.57x = 999,109,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,109,056.21/32,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,525.26

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