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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.55, 45,160.07 and 22,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.55, 45,160.07 and 22,121.73 is: 30,503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.55 : 45,160.07 = 22,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.55/45,160.07 = 22,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.55x = 45,160.07 × 22,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.55x = 999,018,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,018,764.71/32,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,503.88

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