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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.65, 44,534.16 and 22,201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.65, 44,534.16 and 22,201.03 is: 30,660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.65 : 44,534.16 = 22,201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.65/44,534.16 = 22,201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.65x = 44,534.16 × 22,201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.65x = 988,704,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,704,110.85/32,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,660.68

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