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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,899.16, 45,376.08 and 22,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,899.16, 45,376.08 and 22,827.68 is: 31,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,899.16 : 45,376.08 = 22,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,899.16/45,376.08 = 22,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,899.16x = 45,376.08 × 22,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,899.16x = 1,035,830,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,830,633.89/32,899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,485.02

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