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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.50, 44,436.74 and 22,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.50, 44,436.74 and 22,785.26 is: 31,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.50 : 44,436.74 = 22,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.50/44,436.74 = 22,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.50x = 44,436.74 × 22,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.50x = 1,012,502,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,502,674.45/32,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,432.96

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