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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.03, 44,533.25 and 22,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.03, 44,533.25 and 22,195.96 is: 30,616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.03 : 44,533.25 = 22,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.03/44,533.25 = 22,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.03x = 44,533.25 × 22,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.03x = 988,457,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,457,902.02/32,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,616.60

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