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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,762.30, 45,176.25 and 22,133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,762.30, 45,176.25 and 22,133.48 is: 30,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,762.30 : 45,176.25 = 22,133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,762.30/45,176.25 = 22,133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,762.30x = 45,176.25 × 22,133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,762.30x = 999,907,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,907,625.85/32,762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,520.07

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