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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.48, 45,239.94 and 22,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.48, 45,239.94 and 22,179.66 is: 30,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.48 : 45,239.94 = 22,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.48/45,239.94 = 22,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.48x = 45,239.94 × 22,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.48x = 1,003,406,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,406,487.62/32,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,583.75

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