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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.03, 44,307.96 and 22,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.03, 44,307.96 and 22,036.79 is: 30,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.03 : 44,307.96 = 22,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.03/44,307.96 = 22,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.03x = 44,307.96 × 22,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.03x = 976,405,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,405,237.98/32,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,406.21

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