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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.03, 44,309.34 and 22,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.03, 44,309.34 and 22,037.79 is: 30,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.03 : 44,309.34 = 22,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.03/44,309.34 = 22,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.03x = 44,309.34 × 22,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.03x = 976,479,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,479,929.96/32,113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,407.59

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