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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.62, 45,382.68 and 22,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.62, 45,382.68 and 22,851.72 is: 31,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.62 : 45,382.68 = 22,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.62/45,382.68 = 22,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.62x = 45,382.68 × 22,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.62x = 1,037,072,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,072,296.21/32,914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,507.95

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