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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.06, 44,379.41 and 22,649.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.06, 44,379.41 and 22,649.49 is: 31,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.06 : 44,379.41 = 22,649.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.06/44,379.41 = 22,649.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.06x = 44,379.41 × 22,649.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.06x = 1,005,170,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,170,889.75/32,178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,237.77

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