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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.68, 44,406.81 and 22,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.68, 44,406.81 and 22,623.36 is: 31,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.68 : 44,406.81 = 22,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.68/44,406.81 = 22,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.68x = 44,406.81 × 22,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.68x = 1,004,631,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,631,249.08/32,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,187.45

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