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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,743.66, 45,150.49 and 22,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,743.66, 45,150.49 and 22,114.84 is: 30,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,743.66 : 45,150.49 = 22,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,743.66/45,150.49 = 22,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,743.66x = 45,150.49 × 22,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,743.66x = 998,495,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,495,862.27/32,743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,494.33

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