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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,786.31, 45,220.51 and 22,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,786.31, 45,220.51 and 22,731.58 is: 31,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,786.31 : 45,220.51 = 22,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,786.31/45,220.51 = 22,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,786.31x = 45,220.51 × 22,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,786.31x = 1,027,933,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,933,640.71/32,786.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,352.53

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