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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.30, 45,177.63 and 22,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.30, 45,177.63 and 22,134.48 is: 30,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.30 : 45,177.63 = 22,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.30/45,177.63 = 22,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.30x = 45,177.63 × 22,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.30x = 999,983,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,983,347.68/32,763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.45

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