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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.66, 45,133.20 and 22,652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.66, 45,133.20 and 22,652.73 is: 31,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.66 : 45,133.20 = 22,652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.66/45,133.20 = 22,652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.66x = 45,133.20 × 22,652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.66x = 1,022,390,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,390,193.64/32,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,227.88

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