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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.36, 44,581.32 and 22,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.36, 44,581.32 and 22,235.92 is: 30,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.36 : 44,581.32 = 22,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.36/44,581.32 = 22,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.36x = 44,581.32 × 22,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.36x = 991,306,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,306,665.01/32,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.33

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