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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.30, 45,173.49 and 22,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.30, 45,173.49 and 22,131.48 is: 30,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.30 : 45,173.49 = 22,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.30/45,173.49 = 22,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.30x = 45,173.49 × 22,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.30x = 999,756,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,756,190.47/32,760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,517.31

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