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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.42, 45,475.65 and 22,919.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.42, 45,475.65 and 22,919.22 is: 31,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.42 : 45,475.65 = 22,919.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.42/45,475.65 = 22,919.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.42x = 45,475.65 × 22,919.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.42x = 1,042,266,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,266,426.99/32,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,600.67

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