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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.82, 45,202.86 and 22,147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.82, 45,202.86 and 22,147.02 is: 30,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.82 : 45,202.86 = 22,147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.82/45,202.86 = 22,147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.82x = 45,202.86 × 22,147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.82x = 1,001,108,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,108,644.48/32,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,575.84

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