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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.62, 45,418.08 and 22,821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.62, 45,418.08 and 22,821.54 is: 31,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.62 : 45,418.08 = 22,821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.62/45,418.08 = 22,821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.62x = 45,418.08 × 22,821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.62x = 1,036,510,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,510,529.44/32,896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,508.12

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