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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.19, 45,159.44 and 22,121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.19, 45,159.44 and 22,121.37 is: 30,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.19 : 45,159.44 = 22,121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.19/45,159.44 = 22,121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.19x = 45,159.44 × 22,121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.19x = 998,988,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,988,570.63/32,750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,503.29

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