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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.96, 45,331.28 and 22,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.96, 45,331.28 and 22,246.88 is: 30,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.96 : 45,331.28 = 22,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.96/45,331.28 = 22,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.96x = 45,331.28 × 22,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.96x = 1,008,479,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,479,546.41/32,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.29

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