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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.70, 44,499.21 and 22,178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.70, 44,499.21 and 22,178.94 is: 30,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.70 : 44,499.21 = 22,178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.70/44,499.21 = 22,178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.70x = 44,499.21 × 22,178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.70x = 986,945,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,945,308.64/32,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,631.73

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