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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.14, 44,514.90 and 22,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.14, 44,514.90 and 22,167.36 is: 30,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.14 : 44,514.90 = 22,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.14/44,514.90 = 22,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.14x = 44,514.90 × 22,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.14x = 986,777,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,777,813.66/32,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,605.22

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