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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,987.79, 45,509.85 and 22,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,987.79, 45,509.85 and 22,924.35 is: 31,626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,987.79 : 45,509.85 = 22,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,987.79/45,509.85 = 22,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,987.79x = 45,509.85 × 22,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,987.79x = 1,043,283,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,283,729.85/32,987.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,626.36

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