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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.56, 45,157.50 and 22,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.56, 45,157.50 and 22,104.36 is: 30,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.56 : 45,157.50 = 22,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.56/45,157.50 = 22,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.56x = 45,157.50 × 22,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.56x = 998,177,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,177,636.70/32,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.88

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