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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,832.24, 45,294.04 and 22,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,832.24, 45,294.04 and 22,218.16 is: 30,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,832.24 : 45,294.04 = 22,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,832.24/45,294.04 = 22,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,832.24x = 45,294.04 × 22,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,832.24x = 1,006,350,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,350,227.77/32,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,651.28

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