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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.88, 44,121.72 and 22,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.88, 44,121.72 and 22,562.48 is: 31,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.88 : 44,121.72 = 22,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.88/44,121.72 = 22,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.88x = 44,121.72 × 22,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.88x = 995,495,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,495,425.07/32,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,100.60

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