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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.48, 44,539.36 and 22,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.48, 44,539.36 and 22,200.40 is: 30,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.48 : 44,539.36 = 22,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.48/44,539.36 = 22,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.48x = 44,539.36 × 22,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.48x = 988,791,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,791,607.74/32,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,622.72

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