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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.03, 44,310.72 and 22,038.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.03, 44,310.72 and 22,038.79 is: 30,408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.03 : 44,310.72 = 22,038.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.03/44,310.72 = 22,038.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.03x = 44,310.72 × 22,038.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.03x = 976,554,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,554,652.83/32,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,408.97

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