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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.32, 44,325.90 and 22,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.32, 44,325.90 and 22,041.72 is: 30,429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.32 : 44,325.90 = 22,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.32/44,325.90 = 22,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.32x = 44,325.90 × 22,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.32x = 977,019,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,019,076.55/32,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.79

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