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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.15, 44,486.55 and 22,166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.15, 44,486.55 and 22,166.53 is: 30,613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.15 : 44,486.55 = 22,166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.15/44,486.55 = 22,166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.15x = 44,486.55 × 22,166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.15x = 986,112,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,112,333.96/32,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,613.06

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