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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.36, 44,568.90 and 22,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.36, 44,568.90 and 22,226.92 is: 30,695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.36 : 44,568.90 = 22,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.36/44,568.90 = 22,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.36x = 44,568.90 × 22,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.36x = 990,629,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,629,374.79/32,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,695.91

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