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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.16, 44,590.86 and 22,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.16, 44,590.86 and 22,262.52 is: 30,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.16 : 44,590.86 = 22,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.16/44,590.86 = 22,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.16x = 44,590.86 × 22,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.16x = 992,704,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,704,912.57/32,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.30

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