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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.32, 44,327.28 and 22,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.32, 44,327.28 and 22,042.72 is: 30,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.32 : 44,327.28 = 22,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.32/44,327.28 = 22,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.32x = 44,327.28 × 22,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.32x = 977,093,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,093,821.40/32,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,431.17

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