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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.30, 44,256 and 22,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.30, 44,256 and 22,524.06 is: 31,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.30 : 44,256 = 22,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.30/44,256 = 22,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.30x = 44,256 × 22,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.30x = 996,824,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,824,799.36/32,070.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,082.49

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