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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.27, 44,258.74 and 22,520.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.27, 44,258.74 and 22,520.43 is: 31,089.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.27 : 44,258.74 = 22,520.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.27/44,258.74 = 22,520.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.27x = 44,258.74 × 22,520.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.27x = 996,725,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,725,799.76/32,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,089.12

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