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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.27, 44,582.18 and 22,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.27, 44,582.18 and 22,121.34 is: 30,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.27 : 44,582.18 = 22,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.27/44,582.18 = 22,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.27x = 44,582.18 × 22,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.27x = 986,217,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,217,283.93/32,324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.12

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