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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.28, 44,320.95 and 22,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.28, 44,320.95 and 22,051.80 is: 30,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.28 : 44,320.95 = 22,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.28/44,320.95 = 22,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.28x = 44,320.95 × 22,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.28x = 977,356,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,356,725.21/32,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,438.45

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