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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.10, 44,680.77 and 22,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.10, 44,680.77 and 22,315.26 is: 30,788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.10 : 44,680.77 = 22,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.10/44,680.77 = 22,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.10x = 44,680.77 × 22,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.10x = 997,062,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,062,999.55/32,384.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,788.66

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