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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.14, 44,490.69 and 22,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.14, 44,490.69 and 22,169.52 is: 30,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.14 : 44,490.69 = 22,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.14/44,490.69 = 22,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.14x = 44,490.69 × 22,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.14x = 986,337,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,337,241.77/32,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,617.20

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