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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.52, 45,211.56 and 22,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.52, 45,211.56 and 22,050.56 is: 30,441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.52 : 45,211.56 = 22,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.52/45,211.56 = 22,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.52x = 45,211.56 × 22,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.52x = 996,940,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,940,216.47/32,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,441.37

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