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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.12, 45,395.44 and 22,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.12, 45,395.44 and 22,286.88 is: 30,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.12 : 45,395.44 = 22,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.12/45,395.44 = 22,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.12x = 45,395.44 × 22,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.12x = 1,011,722,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,722,723.83/32,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.40

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