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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.02, 44,459.82 and 22,157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.02, 44,459.82 and 22,157.84 is: 30,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.02 : 44,459.82 = 22,157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.02/44,459.82 = 22,157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.02x = 44,459.82 × 22,157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.02x = 985,133,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,133,577.99/32,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,548.65

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