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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238, 44,473.32 and 22,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238, 44,473.32 and 22,811.76 is: 31,469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238 : 44,473.32 = 22,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238/44,473.32 = 22,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238x = 44,473.32 × 22,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238x = 1,014,514,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,514,702.24/32,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,469.53

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