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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.14, 44,496.21 and 22,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.14, 44,496.21 and 22,173.52 is: 30,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.14 : 44,496.21 = 22,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.14/44,496.21 = 22,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.14x = 44,496.21 × 22,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.14x = 986,637,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,637,602.36/32,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,622.72

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