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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.74, 44,723.88 and 22,845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.74, 44,723.88 and 22,845.41 is: 31,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.74 : 44,723.88 = 22,845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.74/44,723.88 = 22,845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.74x = 44,723.88 × 22,845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.74x = 1,021,735,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,735,319.49/32,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,537.24

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