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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.54, 45,151.70 and 22,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.54, 45,151.70 and 22,115.72 is: 30,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.54 : 45,151.70 = 22,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.54/45,151.70 = 22,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.54x = 45,151.70 × 22,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.54x = 998,562,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,562,357.02/32,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.54

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