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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.76, 45,457.76 and 22,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.76, 45,457.76 and 22,874.52 is: 31,558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.76 : 45,457.76 = 22,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.76/45,457.76 = 22,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.76x = 45,457.76 × 22,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.76x = 1,039,824,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,824,440.28/32,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,558.83

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