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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.70, 44,224.94 and 22,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.70, 44,224.94 and 22,505.72 is: 31,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.70 : 44,224.94 = 22,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.70/44,224.94 = 22,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.70x = 44,224.94 × 22,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.70x = 995,314,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,314,116.66/32,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,041.77

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