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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.44, 44,451.36 and 22,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.44, 44,451.36 and 22,780.32 is: 31,438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.44 : 44,451.36 = 22,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.44/44,451.36 = 22,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.44x = 44,451.36 × 22,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.44x = 1,012,616,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,616,205.24/32,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,438.49

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