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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.36, 44,691.31 and 22,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.36, 44,691.31 and 22,308.30 is: 30,773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.36 : 44,691.31 = 22,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.36/44,691.31 = 22,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.36x = 44,691.31 × 22,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.36x = 996,987,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,987,150.87/32,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,773.72

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