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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.43, 44,584.73 and 22,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.43, 44,584.73 and 22,131.39 is: 30,515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.43 : 44,584.73 = 22,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.43/44,584.73 = 22,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.43x = 44,584.73 × 22,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.43x = 986,721,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,721,811.02/32,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,515.19

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