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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.40, 44,219.52 and 22,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.40, 44,219.52 and 22,602.24 is: 31,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.40 : 44,219.52 = 22,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.40/44,219.52 = 22,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.40x = 44,219.52 × 22,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.40x = 999,460,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,460,203.72/32,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,180.13

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