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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.75, 44,428.82 and 22,779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.75, 44,428.82 and 22,779.51 is: 31,425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.75 : 44,428.82 = 22,779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.75/44,428.82 = 22,779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.75x = 44,428.82 × 22,779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.75x = 1,012,066,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,066,635.58/32,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,425.03

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