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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.79, 44,532.90 and 22,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.79, 44,532.90 and 22,195.72 is: 30,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.79 : 44,532.90 = 22,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.79/44,532.90 = 22,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.79x = 44,532.90 × 22,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.79x = 988,439,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,439,556.52/32,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,616.26

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