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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.73, 44,331.51 and 22,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.73, 44,331.51 and 22,056.37 is: 30,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.73 : 44,331.51 = 22,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.73/44,331.51 = 22,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.73x = 44,331.51 × 22,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.73x = 977,792,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,792,187.22/32,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,417.48

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