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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.82, 45,523.26 and 22,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.82, 45,523.26 and 22,898.04 is: 31,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.82 : 45,523.26 = 22,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.82/45,523.26 = 22,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.82x = 45,523.26 × 22,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.82x = 1,042,393,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,393,428.41/32,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,613.72

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