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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.20, 44,505.84 and 22,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.20, 44,505.84 and 22,180.52 is: 30,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.20 : 44,505.84 = 22,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.20/44,505.84 = 22,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.20x = 44,505.84 × 22,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.20x = 987,162,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,162,674.24/32,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,632.30

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