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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,139.90, 44,306.40 and 22,549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,139.90, 44,306.40 and 22,549.89 is: 31,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,139.90 : 44,306.40 = 22,549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,139.90/44,306.40 = 22,549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,139.90x = 44,306.40 × 22,549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,139.90x = 999,104,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,104,446.30/32,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,086.11

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