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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.46, 45,329.21 and 22,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.46, 45,329.21 and 22,245.38 is: 30,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.46 : 45,329.21 = 22,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.46/45,329.21 = 22,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.46x = 45,329.21 × 22,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.46x = 1,008,365,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,365,501.55/32,859.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,687.22

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