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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.12, 44,317.22 and 22,558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.12, 44,317.22 and 22,558.98 is: 31,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.12 : 44,317.22 = 22,558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.12/44,317.22 = 22,558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.12x = 44,317.22 × 22,558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.12x = 999,751,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,751,279.64/32,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,098.28

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