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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.88, 44,118.96 and 22,560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.88, 44,118.96 and 22,560.48 is: 31,097.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.88 : 44,118.96 = 22,560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.88/44,118.96 = 22,560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.88x = 44,118.96 × 22,560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.88x = 995,344,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,344,914.70/32,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,097.84

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