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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.17, 44,503.11 and 22,178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.17, 44,503.11 and 22,178.55 is: 30,629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.17 : 44,503.11 = 22,178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.17/44,503.11 = 22,178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.17x = 44,503.11 × 22,178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.17x = 987,014,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,014,450.29/32,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,629.63

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