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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.88, 45,268.46 and 22,768.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.88, 45,268.46 and 22,768.98 is: 31,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.88 : 45,268.46 = 22,768.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.88/45,268.46 = 22,768.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.88x = 45,268.46 × 22,768.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.88x = 1,030,716,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,716,660.37/32,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,393.78

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