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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.12, 45,546.36 and 22,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.12, 45,546.36 and 22,793.40 is: 31,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.12 : 45,546.36 = 22,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.12/45,546.36 = 22,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.12x = 45,546.36 × 22,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.12x = 1,038,156,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,156,402.02/32,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,462.03

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