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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,789.22, 45,269.73 and 22,713.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,789.22, 45,269.73 and 22,713.93 is: 31,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,789.22 : 45,269.73 = 22,713.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,789.22/45,269.73 = 22,713.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,789.22x = 45,269.73 × 22,713.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,789.22x = 1,028,253,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,253,478.34/32,789.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,359.50

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