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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.80, 44,253.93 and 22,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.80, 44,253.93 and 22,522.56 is: 31,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.80 : 44,253.93 = 22,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.80/44,253.93 = 22,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.80x = 44,253.93 × 22,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.80x = 996,711,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,711,793.66/32,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,080.42

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