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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.38, 44,446.44 and 23,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.38, 44,446.44 and 23,283.04 is: 32,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.38 : 44,446.44 = 23,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.38/44,446.44 = 23,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.38x = 44,446.44 × 23,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.38x = 1,034,848,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,848,240.38/32,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,115.82

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