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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,897.16, 45,373.32 and 22,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,897.16, 45,373.32 and 22,825.68 is: 31,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,897.16 : 45,373.32 = 22,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,897.16/45,373.32 = 22,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,897.16x = 45,373.32 × 22,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,897.16x = 1,035,676,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,676,882.86/32,897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,482.26

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