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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.88, 44,125.86 and 22,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.88, 44,125.86 and 22,565.48 is: 31,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.88 : 44,125.86 = 22,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.88/44,125.86 = 22,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.88x = 44,125.86 × 22,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.88x = 995,721,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,721,211.31/32,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,104.74

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