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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,286.79, 44,535.66 and 22,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,286.79, 44,535.66 and 22,197.72 is: 30,619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,286.79 : 44,535.66 = 22,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,286.79/44,535.66 = 22,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,286.79x = 44,535.66 × 22,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,286.79x = 988,590,110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,590,110.70/32,286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,619.03

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