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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.50, 44,427.09 and 22,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.50, 44,427.09 and 22,778.26 is: 31,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.50 : 44,427.09 = 22,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.50/44,427.09 = 22,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.50x = 44,427.09 × 22,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.50x = 1,011,971,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,971,807.06/32,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.30

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