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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.62, 44,185.50 and 22,470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.62, 44,185.50 and 22,470.21 is: 30,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.62 : 44,185.50 = 22,470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.62/44,185.50 = 22,470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.62x = 44,185.50 × 22,470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.62x = 992,857,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,857,463.96/32,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,999.08

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