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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.39, 44,505.59 and 22,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.39, 44,505.59 and 22,160.61 is: 30,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.39 : 44,505.59 = 22,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.39/44,505.59 = 22,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.39x = 44,505.59 × 22,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.39x = 986,270,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,270,912.01/32,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,595.90

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