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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.66, 45,208.97 and 22,048.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.66, 45,208.97 and 22,048.79 is: 30,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.66 : 45,208.97 = 22,048.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.66/45,208.97 = 22,048.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.66x = 45,208.97 × 22,048.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.66x = 996,802,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,802,832.04/32,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,438.90

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