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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.72, 45,284.22 and 22,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.72, 45,284.22 and 22,724.40 is: 31,373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.72 : 45,284.22 = 22,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.72/45,284.22 = 22,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.72x = 45,284.22 × 22,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.72x = 1,029,056,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,056,728.97/32,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,373.95

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