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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.75, 44,126.37 and 22,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.75, 44,126.37 and 22,433.76 is: 30,928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.75 : 44,126.37 = 22,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.75/44,126.37 = 22,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.75x = 44,126.37 × 22,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.75x = 989,920,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,920,394.25/32,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,928.49

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