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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.26, 44,586.32 and 22,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.26, 44,586.32 and 22,124.34 is: 30,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.26 : 44,586.32 = 22,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.26/44,586.32 = 22,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.26x = 44,586.32 × 22,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.26x = 986,442,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,442,903.03/32,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.28

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