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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.22, 44,112.76 and 21,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.22, 44,112.76 and 21,913.20 is: 30,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.22 : 44,112.76 = 21,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.22/44,112.76 = 21,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.22x = 44,112.76 × 21,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.22x = 966,651,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,651,677.65/32,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,205.77

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