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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292, 44,516.88 and 22,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292, 44,516.88 and 22,882.08 is: 31,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292 : 44,516.88 = 22,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292/44,516.88 = 22,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292x = 44,516.88 × 22,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292x = 1,018,638,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,638,809.51/32,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,544.62

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