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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.68, 44,659.56 and 22,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.68, 44,659.56 and 22,185.66 is: 30,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.68 : 44,659.56 = 22,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.68/44,659.56 = 22,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.68x = 44,659.56 × 22,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.68x = 990,801,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,801,813.91/32,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,590.05

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