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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.72, 45,291.12 and 22,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.72, 45,291.12 and 22,729.40 is: 31,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.72 : 45,291.12 = 22,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.72/45,291.12 = 22,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.72x = 45,291.12 × 22,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.72x = 1,029,439,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,439,982.93/32,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,380.85

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