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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.75, 44,356.07 and 22,590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.75, 44,356.07 and 22,590.74 is: 31,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.75 : 44,356.07 = 22,590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.75/44,356.07 = 22,590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.75x = 44,356.07 × 22,590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.75x = 1,002,036,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,036,220.95/32,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,140.66

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