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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.45, 44,186.54 and 22,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.45, 44,186.54 and 22,492.46 is: 31,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.45 : 44,186.54 = 22,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.45/44,186.54 = 22,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.45x = 44,186.54 × 22,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.45x = 993,863,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,863,983.49/32,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,035.51

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