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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.60, 44,312.88 and 22,040.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.60, 44,312.88 and 22,040.37 is: 30,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.60 : 44,312.88 = 22,040.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.60/44,312.88 = 22,040.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.60x = 44,312.88 × 22,040.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.60x = 976,672,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,672,270.97/32,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,411.15

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