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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.22, 44,360.26 and 22,710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.22, 44,360.26 and 22,710.38 is: 31,327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.22 : 44,360.26 = 22,710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.22/44,360.26 = 22,710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.22x = 44,360.26 × 22,710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.22x = 1,007,438,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,438,082.92/32,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,327.55

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