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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,890.96, 45,410.28 and 22,815.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,890.96, 45,410.28 and 22,815.88 is: 31,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,890.96 : 45,410.28 = 22,815.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,890.96/45,410.28 = 22,815.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,890.96x = 45,410.28 × 22,815.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,890.96x = 1,036,075,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,075,428.50/32,890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,500.31

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