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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.91, 45,148.08 and 22,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.91, 45,148.08 and 22,113.09 is: 30,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.91 : 45,148.08 = 22,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.91/45,148.08 = 22,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.91x = 45,148.08 × 22,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.91x = 998,363,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,363,556.37/32,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.92

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