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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.89, 44,308.23 and 22,039.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.89, 44,308.23 and 22,039.53 is: 30,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.89 : 44,308.23 = 22,039.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.89/44,308.23 = 22,039.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.89x = 44,308.23 × 22,039.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.89x = 976,532,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,532,439.50/32,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,394.22

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