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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.35, 45,283.71 and 22,047.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.35, 45,283.71 and 22,047.63 is: 30,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.35 : 45,283.71 = 22,047.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.35/45,283.71 = 22,047.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.35x = 45,283.71 × 22,047.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.35x = 998,398,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,398,271.95/32,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,433.08

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