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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.23, 44,686.33 and 22,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.23, 44,686.33 and 22,307.15 is: 30,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.23 : 44,686.33 = 22,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.23/44,686.33 = 22,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.23x = 44,686.33 × 22,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.23x = 996,824,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,824,722.21/32,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,769.77

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