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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.14, 44,492.08 and 22,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.14, 44,492.08 and 22,170.52 is: 30,618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.14 : 44,492.08 = 22,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.14/44,492.08 = 22,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.14x = 44,492.08 × 22,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.14x = 986,412,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,412,549.48/32,216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,618.58

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