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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.52, 44,555.52 and 22,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.52, 44,555.52 and 22,251.24 is: 30,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.52 : 44,555.52 = 22,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.52/44,555.52 = 22,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.52x = 44,555.52 × 22,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.52x = 991,415,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,415,568.84/32,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,687.79

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