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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.50, 44,429.85 and 22,780.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.50, 44,429.85 and 22,780.26 is: 31,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.50 : 44,429.85 = 22,780.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.50/44,429.85 = 22,780.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.50x = 44,429.85 × 22,780.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.50x = 1,012,123,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,123,534.76/32,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,426.06

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