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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.59, 45,474.39 and 22,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.59, 45,474.39 and 22,340.64 is: 30,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.59 : 45,474.39 = 22,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.59/45,474.39 = 22,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.59x = 45,474.39 × 22,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.59x = 1,015,927,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,927,020.58/32,947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,834.64

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