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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.61, 44,722.33 and 22,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.61, 44,722.33 and 22,844.28 is: 31,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.61 : 44,722.33 = 22,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.61/44,722.33 = 22,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.61x = 44,722.33 × 22,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.61x = 1,021,649,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,649,287.81/32,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,535.69

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