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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.24, 44,379.68 and 22,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.24, 44,379.68 and 22,069.44 is: 30,469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.24 : 44,379.68 = 22,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.24/44,379.68 = 22,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.24x = 44,379.68 × 22,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.24x = 979,434,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,434,684.98/32,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,469.99

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