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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.95, 44,187.23 and 22,492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.95, 44,187.23 and 22,492.96 is: 31,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.95 : 44,187.23 = 22,492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.95/44,187.23 = 22,492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.95x = 44,187.23 × 22,492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.95x = 993,901,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,901,596.90/32,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,036.20

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