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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.32, 44,295.12 and 22,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.32, 44,295.12 and 22,035.30 is: 30,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.32 : 44,295.12 = 22,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.32/44,295.12 = 22,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.32x = 44,295.12 × 22,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.32x = 976,056,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,056,257.74/32,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,402.65

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