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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.87, 45,265.71 and 22,766.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.87, 45,265.71 and 22,766.97 is: 31,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.87 : 45,265.71 = 22,766.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.87/45,265.71 = 22,766.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.87x = 45,265.71 × 22,766.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.87x = 1,030,563,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,563,061.60/32,829.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,391.02

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