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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,743.24, 45,171.30 and 22,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,743.24, 45,171.30 and 22,129 is: 30,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,743.24 : 45,171.30 = 22,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,743.24/45,171.30 = 22,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,743.24x = 45,171.30 × 22,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,743.24x = 999,595,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,595,697.70/32,743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,528.31

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