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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.28, 44,495.28 and 22,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.28, 44,495.28 and 22,183.20 is: 30,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.28 : 44,495.28 = 22,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.28/44,495.28 = 22,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.28x = 44,495.28 × 22,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.28x = 987,047,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,047,695.30/32,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,584.05

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