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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.71, 44,185.51 and 22,491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.71, 44,185.51 and 22,491.71 is: 31,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.71 : 44,185.51 = 22,491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.71/44,185.51 = 22,491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.71x = 44,185.51 × 22,491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.71x = 993,807,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,807,731.36/32,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,034.47

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