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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.18, 45,543.51 and 22,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.18, 45,543.51 and 22,108.08 is: 30,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.18 : 45,543.51 = 22,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.18/45,543.51 = 22,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.18x = 45,543.51 × 22,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.18x = 1,006,879,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,879,562.56/32,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.66

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