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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.17, 44,363.48 and 22,591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.17, 44,363.48 and 22,591.86 is: 31,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.17 : 44,363.48 = 22,591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.17/44,363.48 = 22,591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.17x = 44,363.48 × 22,591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.17x = 1,002,253,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,253,529.27/32,181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,144.10

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