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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.40, 44,220.90 and 22,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.40, 44,220.90 and 22,603.24 is: 31,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.40 : 44,220.90 = 22,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.40/44,220.90 = 22,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.40x = 44,220.90 × 22,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.40x = 999,535,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,535,615.72/32,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,181.51

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