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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.24, 44,566.08 and 22,328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.24, 44,566.08 and 22,328.96 is: 30,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.24 : 44,566.08 = 22,328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.24/44,566.08 = 22,328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.24x = 44,566.08 × 22,328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.24x = 995,114,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,114,217.68/32,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,825.44

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