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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292, 44,577.36 and 22,740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292, 44,577.36 and 22,740.48 is: 31,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292 : 44,577.36 = 22,740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292/44,577.36 = 22,740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292x = 44,577.36 × 22,740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292x = 1,013,710,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,710,563.53/32,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,392.00

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