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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.22, 44,363.02 and 22,712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.22, 44,363.02 and 22,712.38 is: 31,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.22 : 44,363.02 = 22,712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.22/44,363.02 = 22,712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.22x = 44,363.02 × 22,712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.22x = 1,007,589,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,589,768.19/32,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,330.31

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