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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.47, 44,588.91 and 22,134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.47, 44,588.91 and 22,134.42 is: 30,519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.47 : 44,588.91 = 22,134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.47/44,588.91 = 22,134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.47x = 44,588.91 × 22,134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.47x = 986,949,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,949,744.29/32,338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.37

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