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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.98, 44,203.77 and 22,613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.98, 44,203.77 and 22,613.46 is: 31,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.98 : 44,203.77 = 22,613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.98/44,203.77 = 22,613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.98x = 44,203.77 × 22,613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.98x = 999,600,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,600,184.74/32,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,234.60

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