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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.11, 44,314.47 and 22,556.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.11, 44,314.47 and 22,556.97 is: 31,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.11 : 44,314.47 = 22,556.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.11/44,314.47 = 22,556.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.11x = 44,314.47 × 22,556.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.11x = 999,600,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,600,170.36/32,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,095.53

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