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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.86, 44,438.42 and 22,692.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.86, 44,438.42 and 22,692.35 is: 31,296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.86 : 44,438.42 = 22,692.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.86/44,438.42 = 22,692.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.86x = 44,438.42 × 22,692.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.86x = 1,008,412,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,412,347.91/32,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,296.88

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