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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,934.96, 45,453.96 and 22,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,934.96, 45,453.96 and 22,860.72 is: 31,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,934.96 : 45,453.96 = 22,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,934.96/45,453.96 = 22,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,934.96x = 45,453.96 × 22,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,934.96x = 1,039,110,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,110,252.45/32,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,550.37

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