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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.33, 44,653.92 and 22,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.33, 44,653.92 and 22,281.24 is: 30,736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.33 : 44,653.92 = 22,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.33/44,653.92 = 22,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.33x = 44,653.92 × 22,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.33x = 994,944,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,944,792.36/32,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,736.32

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