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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.40, 44,354.92 and 22,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.40, 44,354.92 and 22,057.56 is: 30,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.40 : 44,354.92 = 22,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.40/44,354.92 = 22,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.40x = 44,354.92 × 22,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.40x = 978,361,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,361,309.20/32,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.08

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