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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.84, 44,593.74 and 22,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.84, 44,593.74 and 22,244.22 is: 30,720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.84 : 44,593.74 = 22,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.84/44,593.74 = 22,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.84x = 44,593.74 × 22,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.84x = 991,952,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,952,963.18/32,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,720.28

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