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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.72, 44,531.44 and 22,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.72, 44,531.44 and 22,179.36 is: 30,621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.72 : 44,531.44 = 22,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.72/44,531.44 = 22,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.72x = 44,531.44 × 22,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.72x = 987,678,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,678,839.08/32,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,621.22

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