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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.76, 44,446.95 and 23,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.76, 44,446.95 and 23,283.39 is: 32,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.76 : 44,446.95 = 23,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.76/44,446.95 = 23,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.76x = 44,446.95 × 23,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.76x = 1,034,875,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,875,671.16/32,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,116.30

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