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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.20, 44,501.28 and 22,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.20, 44,501.28 and 22,180.44 is: 30,633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.20 : 44,501.28 = 22,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.20/44,501.28 = 22,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.20x = 44,501.28 × 22,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.20x = 987,057,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,057,970.96/32,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,633.81

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