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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.89, 44,524.26 and 22,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.89, 44,524.26 and 22,174.11 is: 30,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.89 : 44,524.26 = 22,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.89/44,524.26 = 22,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.89x = 44,524.26 × 22,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.89x = 987,285,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,285,838.91/32,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,614.57

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