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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,782.82, 45,216.07 and 22,577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,782.82, 45,216.07 and 22,577.09 is: 31,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,782.82 : 45,216.07 = 22,577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,782.82/45,216.07 = 22,577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,782.82x = 45,216.07 × 22,577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,782.82x = 1,020,847,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,847,380.65/32,782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,139.71

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