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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.60, 44,682.84 and 22,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.60, 44,682.84 and 22,316.76 is: 30,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.60 : 44,682.84 = 22,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.60/44,682.84 = 22,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.60x = 44,682.84 × 22,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.60x = 997,176,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,176,216.40/32,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,790.73

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