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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.73, 44,330.13 and 22,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.73, 44,330.13 and 22,055.37 is: 30,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.73 : 44,330.13 = 22,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.73/44,330.13 = 22,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.73x = 44,330.13 × 22,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.73x = 977,717,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,717,419.30/32,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,416.10

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