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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.60, 44,320.62 and 22,728.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.60, 44,320.62 and 22,728.76 is: 31,307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.60 : 44,320.62 = 22,728.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.60/44,320.62 = 22,728.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.60x = 44,320.62 × 22,728.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.60x = 1,007,352,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,352,735.03/32,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,307.00

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