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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.96, 45,329.90 and 22,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.96, 45,329.90 and 22,245.88 is: 30,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.96 : 45,329.90 = 22,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.96/45,329.90 = 22,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.96x = 45,329.90 × 22,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.96x = 1,008,403,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,403,515.81/32,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,687.91

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