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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.52, 45,214.32 and 22,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.52, 45,214.32 and 22,052.56 is: 30,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.52 : 45,214.32 = 22,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.52/45,214.32 = 22,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.52x = 45,214.32 × 22,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.52x = 997,091,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,091,504.66/32,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,444.13

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