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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.49, 44,583.51 and 22,631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.49, 44,583.51 and 22,631.97 is: 31,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.49 : 44,583.51 = 22,631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.49/44,583.51 = 22,631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.49x = 44,583.51 × 22,631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.49x = 1,009,012,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,012,660.81/32,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,212.22

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