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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.76, 44,342.52 and 22,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.76, 44,342.52 and 22,064.40 is: 30,428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.76 : 44,342.52 = 22,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.76/44,342.52 = 22,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.76x = 44,342.52 × 22,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.76x = 978,391,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,391,098.29/32,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.51

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