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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.80, 45,188.53 and 22,033.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.80, 45,188.53 and 22,033.93 is: 30,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.80 : 45,188.53 = 22,033.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.80/45,188.53 = 22,033.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.80x = 45,188.53 × 22,033.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.80x = 995,680,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,680,570.71/32,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,418.44

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