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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.19, 45,468.54 and 22,894.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.19, 45,468.54 and 22,894.65 is: 31,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.19 : 45,468.54 = 22,894.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.19/45,468.54 = 22,894.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.19x = 45,468.54 × 22,894.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.19x = 1,040,986,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,986,309.31/32,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,577.39

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