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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.24, 45,172.68 and 22,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.24, 45,172.68 and 22,130 is: 30,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.24 : 45,172.68 = 22,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.24/45,172.68 = 22,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.24x = 45,172.68 × 22,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.24x = 999,671,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,671,408.40/32,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,529.69

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