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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.36, 44,567.52 and 22,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.36, 44,567.52 and 22,225.92 is: 30,694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.36 : 44,567.52 = 22,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.36/44,567.52 = 22,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.36x = 44,567.52 × 22,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.36x = 990,554,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,554,134.12/32,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,694.53

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