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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.45, 44,247.48 and 22,542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.45, 44,247.48 and 22,542.42 is: 31,119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.45 : 44,247.48 = 22,542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.45/44,247.48 = 22,542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.45x = 44,247.48 × 22,542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.45x = 997,445,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,445,278.10/32,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,119.16

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