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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.82, 45,452.88 and 22,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.82, 45,452.88 and 22,847.04 is: 31,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.82 : 45,452.88 = 22,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.82/45,452.88 = 22,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.82x = 45,452.88 × 22,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.82x = 1,038,463,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,463,767.48/32,921.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,543.33

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