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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.92, 45,465.30 and 22,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.92, 45,465.30 and 22,911.72 is: 31,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.92 : 45,465.30 = 22,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.92/45,465.30 = 22,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.92x = 45,465.30 × 22,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.92x = 1,041,688,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,688,223.32/32,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,590.32

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