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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.71, 44,668.28 and 22,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.71, 44,668.28 and 22,291.64 is: 30,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.71 : 44,668.28 = 22,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.71/44,668.28 = 22,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.71x = 44,668.28 × 22,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.71x = 995,728,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,728,882.38/32,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.68

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