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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.02, 45,400.83 and 22,098.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.02, 45,400.83 and 22,098.21 is: 30,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.02 : 45,400.83 = 22,098.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.02/45,400.83 = 22,098.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.02x = 45,400.83 × 22,098.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.02x = 1,003,277,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,277,075.51/32,872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,520.70

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