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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.30, 45,174.87 and 22,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.30, 45,174.87 and 22,132.48 is: 30,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.30 : 45,174.87 = 22,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.30/45,174.87 = 22,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.30x = 45,174.87 × 22,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.30x = 999,831,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,831,906.78/32,761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,518.69

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