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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.14, 44,494.83 and 22,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.14, 44,494.83 and 22,172.52 is: 30,621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.14 : 44,494.83 = 22,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.14/44,494.83 = 22,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.14x = 44,494.83 × 22,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.14x = 986,562,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,562,508.07/32,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,621.34

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