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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.69, 44,222.19 and 22,503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.69, 44,222.19 and 22,503.71 is: 31,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.69 : 44,222.19 = 22,503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.69/44,222.19 = 22,503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.69x = 44,222.19 × 22,503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.69x = 995,163,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,163,226.81/32,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,039.01

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