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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.02, 44,602.59 and 22,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.02, 44,602.59 and 22,269.66 is: 30,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.02 : 44,602.59 = 22,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.02/44,602.59 = 22,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.02x = 44,602.59 × 22,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.02x = 993,284,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,284,514.42/32,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.69

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