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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.51, 44,463.27 and 22,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.51, 44,463.27 and 22,160.34 is: 30,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.51 : 44,463.27 = 22,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.51/44,463.27 = 22,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.51x = 44,463.27 × 22,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.51x = 985,321,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,321,180.71/32,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,552.11

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