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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.96, 45,328.52 and 22,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.96, 45,328.52 and 22,244.88 is: 30,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.96 : 45,328.52 = 22,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.96/45,328.52 = 22,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.96x = 45,328.52 × 22,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.96x = 1,008,327,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,327,487.98/32,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,686.53

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