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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.73, 44,356.05 and 22,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.73, 44,356.05 and 22,590.72 is: 31,140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.73 : 44,356.05 = 22,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.73/44,356.05 = 22,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.73x = 44,356.05 × 22,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.73x = 1,002,034,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,034,992.90/32,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,140.64

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