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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,871.24, 45,322.62 and 22,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,871.24, 45,322.62 and 22,808.28 is: 31,447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,871.24 : 45,322.62 = 22,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,871.24/45,322.62 = 22,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,871.24x = 45,322.62 × 22,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,871.24x = 1,033,731,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,731,007.29/32,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,447.89

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