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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.06, 44,570.40 and 21,522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.06, 44,570.40 and 21,522.22 is: 29,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.06 : 44,570.40 = 21,522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.06/44,570.40 = 21,522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.06x = 44,570.40 × 21,522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.06x = 959,253,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,253,954.29/32,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,701.89

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