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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.30, 44,251.86 and 22,521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.30, 44,251.86 and 22,521.06 is: 31,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.30 : 44,251.86 = 22,521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.30/44,251.86 = 22,521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.30x = 44,251.86 × 22,521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.30x = 996,598,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,598,794.17/32,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,078.35

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