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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.88, 45,247.72 and 22,076.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.88, 45,247.72 and 22,076.99 is: 30,477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.88 : 45,247.72 = 22,076.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.88/45,247.72 = 22,076.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.88x = 45,247.72 × 22,076.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.88x = 998,933,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,933,461.96/32,775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,477.71

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