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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.15, 44,315.25 and 22,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.15, 44,315.25 and 22,047.68 is: 30,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.15 : 44,315.25 = 22,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.15/44,315.25 = 22,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.15x = 44,315.25 × 22,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.15x = 977,048,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,048,229.54/32,105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.76

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