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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,925.24, 45,425.34 and 22,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,925.24, 45,425.34 and 22,851 is: 31,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,925.24 : 45,425.34 = 22,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,925.24/45,425.34 = 22,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,925.24x = 45,425.34 × 22,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,925.24x = 1,038,014,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,014,444.34/32,925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,526.40

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