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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.51, 44,586.22 and 22,132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.51, 44,586.22 and 22,132.47 is: 30,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.51 : 44,586.22 = 22,132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.51/44,586.22 = 22,132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.51x = 44,586.22 × 22,132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.51x = 986,802,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,802,842.97/32,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,516.68

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