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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.41, 44,157.84 and 22,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.41, 44,157.84 and 22,460.16 is: 30,970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.41 : 44,157.84 = 22,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.41/44,157.84 = 22,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.41x = 44,157.84 × 22,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.41x = 991,792,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,792,151.65/32,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,970.85

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